Award

Electronic Driver Licence Checking System

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council has concluded a procurement process for an "Electronic Driver Licence Checking System" aimed at enhancing software package and information systems, under industry category 48000000. The process followed a direct award method and reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to DriverCheck Ltd. The delivery region is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 11th December 2025 to 31st October 2028, with the tender process officially closing on 10th December 2025. This procurement seeks to improve government service efficiency in licence management.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on information systems and driver licence management. It's especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), despite its award to a large enterprise. By offering innovative solutions, businesses can secure similar future projects, assisting in business growth within public sector markets. The direct procurement method suggests opportunities for companies that can provide bespoke or highly specialised services tailored to specific public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Driver Licence Checking System

Notice Description

Electronic Driver Licence Checking System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7f0a8e7-f005-46f3-bba7-b3b9086ce494
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce6d0e36-137e-4e20-aab7-cd78e2774bbc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,828 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Hunt
Contact Email
claire.hunt@northlincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRIVERCHECK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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