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Provision of IT Security Incident Response Service

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of IT Security Incident Response Service" for services classified under computer support and consultancy (CPV code: 72600000). The process used a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting SMEs. The procurement reached its award stage, as indicated by the active award dated 2nd September 2025. The contract, valued at £305,000, runs from 16th September 2025 to 15th September 2027. Key details in the location of service delivery include postal codes within Wales, UK.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in IT security incident response and consultancy services. As the procurement process was selective, it aligns well with small to medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering specialised security support for cyber incidents. Businesses within the IT consultancy sector looking to expand their portfolio and partnerships can benefit from engaging in such framework agreements, enhancing service offerings and increasing market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of IT Security Incident Response Service

Notice Description

Provision of IT Security Incident Response Service specialised security support in the event of cyber security incidents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec4cd412-c5b0-4c70-ba75-acd71cb70ece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0801b341-4ca8-44c8-bad2-5d06cb35b80f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2027 1-2 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
James Williams
Contact Email
james.williams4@dvla.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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICE

Further Information

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