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Provision of Virtual F5 Software

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Wales has completed the procurement process for the provision of Virtual F5 Software, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded to Computacenter UK Ltd, a large supplier, under a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 10 January 2025, with the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The total contract value is £978,096, and the procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those developing and supporting software, as well as consulting on IT solutions. Small and medium enterprises and social enterprises are encouraged to compete, leveraging the specified suitability conditions of the procurement process that favour these types of businesses. Additionally, participating in such frameworks enhances the visibility and credibility of businesses in the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Virtual F5 Software

Notice Description

Provision of Virtual F5 Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff610ea9-7070-4e58-93d2-3e5f5b916472
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ae3d15-d4a9-4914-8fec-77c804cc4022
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£978,096 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£978,096 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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
MORRISTON, 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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

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