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14 Jul 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of SmartBear Ready API (soap) floating subscription licences - PS/26/36" was conducted by the DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. The process reached the award stage and was completed, with the contract being awarded on 25th June 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services, with the contracting process managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers a period from 8th July 2026 to 7th July 2027. Relevant stakeholders are located in Wales, United Kingdom, with the expected value of the contract being £13,727.76 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software-related services, particularly those capable of providing API subscription licences. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. With DVLA as the buying organisation, businesses that can meet their technical requirements and have experience working within government frameworks will find this tender an attractive opportunity to expand their state-sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Provision of SmartBear Ready API (soap) floating subscription licences - PS/26/36

Notice Description

Contract awarded via Government Commercial Agency. Award Notice published for transparency. Contract for the provision of SmartBear Ready SPI(soap) floating subscription licences -PS/26/36

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa54b0db-d431-4a13-a138-306d0d316199
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037082f8-521e-46e0-9b1f-1ad2793bbb82
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,727 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,727 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTWAREONE

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