Tender

Residual Lines and Audio Conferencing

DRIVER VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Tender

15 May 2020 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Residual Lines and Audio Conferencing," focusing on information technology services. This modification notice, published on 15th May 2020, details an increase in contract value by £16,500 to accommodate unforeseen increases in usage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the contract's coverage until 30th November 2020. The initial tender period ended on 30th November 2018, with the contract period running from 1st December 2018 to 30th November 2020. The procurement method is classified under 'Other', and the work is primarily located in Wales, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing information technology services, particularly those specialising in audio conferencing solutions. Companies that offer flexible, scalable services that can adapt to increased demand during circumstances such as the ongoing pandemic would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the DVLA as the contracting authority, businesses can expect a regulated and structured procurement process, enhancing their chances of successful engagement in future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Residual Lines and Audio Conferencing

Notice Description

Modification Notice Original description: Negotiated procedure without prior publication (in accordance wit article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EU) Description of the modifications Variation to the contract value to due unforseen increase to the usage of audio conferencing due to homeworking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Value remaining within the contract would not have been sufficient to cover the remainig contract term- until 30/11/2020. Contract value increased by PS16,500 Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances: Covid 19 pandemic resulted in the majority of DVLA staff working from home, requiring the conference calling facility. This has resulted in a significant increase to usage of the conference call facility which is part of this contract. The initial contract value would not have be sufficient to cover usage for the contract term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe0ebe08-5dbf-4a85-90ce-88aec0aed5a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2f83ad-3bb9-4c4d-ba5e-57f0c21273c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,672 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.edwards@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441792662647

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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