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Information Technology Solution Service

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, has completed a selective procurement process for an "Information Technology Solution Service" contract, which has been awarded to Gartner UK Limited. This contract, classified under software packages and information systems, involves a call-off from a framework agreement and includes subscription-based Research Services with adjustments for additional licences. The contract, valued at £862,075, spans from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025, covering territories such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The awarding stage was most recently updated on 4 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services industry, particularly those capable of providing advanced software solutions and subscription-based research services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement process accessible due to its specific suitability criteria. Companies with experience in framework agreements and those looking to expand their services in the UK and internationally would benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders. The involvement of a well-established organisation like Gartner UK Limited also highlights the importance of expertise and capacity in delivering large-scale IT solutions.

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Notice Title

Information Technology Solution Service

Notice Description

This is a variation to include an additional one licence. This is a subscription based Research Services contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2e4b203-296a-4f85-bd19-92bb42e93684
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad50b528-fd90-4625-8ba5-35f78a877aa0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£862,075 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£862,075 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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