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Provision of Software Engineering Supporting DVLA Services

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, Wales, is undertaking a procurement process for the "Provision of Software Engineering Supporting DVLA Services". This contract pertains to the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, under CPV code 72000000. The procurement method is selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has an estimated value of £6,000,000. The tender period concluded on 6th March 2024, with the contract scheduled to commence on 17th April 2024, and run until 16th April 2027. The awarded supplier is L.A. International Computer Consultants Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth particularly for large firms specialising in software engineering and IT services. Companies adept in providing high-level engineering resources for design, development, and support on both legacy and cloud platforms are well-suited to compete in such contracts. The ability to work within product-led engineering squads to deliver significant operational and business changes will be essential. While this tender does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSE businesses, the substantial contract value reflects an opportunity for businesses that can align with DVLA's strategic change programmes and enhance the technological framework of the agency. Given the integration within DVLA's technology environment, businesses with a proven track record in similar governmental and legislative frameworks stand to benefit significantly.

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Notice Title

Provision of Software Engineering Supporting DVLA Services

Notice Description

DVLA requires a supplier to provide highly skilled engineering resource to aide the design, development, testing and support of the departments Legislative & Compliance, Service Improvement and Employee Experience change programmes, as well as support the continued need to deliver operational change to maintain and improve our technology. This involves being integrated within product-led engineering squads to support the delivery of operational and business change using a broad range of technology frameworks and programming languages hosted on both legacy and cloud platforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a4c456a-2484-4042-b894-30a43caab5a2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2024 - 16 Apr 2027 2-3 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
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

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

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