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Kubernetes Services

D V L A

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06 Dec 2017 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, Wales, which recently completed a tender for "Kubernetes Services", aimed at evaluating Kubernetes as a technology platform for online digital services. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The open procedure tender had an end date of 5th October 2017, and the awarded contract spans from 16th October 2017 to 15th April 2018, with a total value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in Kubernetes and cloud solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, as the tender is suitable for them. With the ongoing trend towards digital transformation within the public sector, businesses that can provide innovative solutions for online services will find opportunities to compete effectively in this contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kubernetes Services

Notice Description

DVLA are evaluating the use of Kubernetes as a technology platform for delivering online digital services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3e85393-2b47-4201-b8a8-a06a6bf1ed30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16d337f-78a6-4219-831f-aea24829c59d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2017 - 15 Apr 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
D V L A
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jeremy.bunce@dvla.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JETSTACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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