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CBC-1864-Q-SM DVLA's KADOE Access - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for providing database services under the tender titled "CBC-1864-Q-SM DVLA's KADOE Access." The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and will conclude on 30th November 2030. This public procurement falls under the industry category of database services, classified with CPV code 72320000. Although primarily located in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, the contract involves services reaching various territories including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and further afield. The tender was initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council with a deadline for completion of quotations by 21st November 2025 at 5 pm.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in database services to engage with a public sector organisation, promoting substantial business growth through a multi-year contract. The tender is well-suited for companies capable of delivering extensive database management services across diverse geographical areas. Central Bedfordshire Council, as the contracting authority, is committed to supporting tenderers throughout the quotation process, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. The contract was awarded to Valcon, suggesting that competitive businesses with a strong track record in database services could effectively compete in similar tenders. The procurement method is listed as "Other," indicating potential nuances in the solicitation process, requiring firms to be adaptable in their tendering strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1864-Q-SM DVLA's KADOE Access - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: Wednesday 19th November 2025 by 5pm Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than Friday 21st November by 5pm Quotations received after that time will be excluded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b240f1-6e66-4403-aea3-41d74c69ecf3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALCON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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