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ID 3101532 - DfI - IT Services to support delivery of statutory Vehicle Testing Service for DVA

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY DVA

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27 Mar 2025 at 17:07

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21 Dec 2022 at 09:03

Award

26 Feb 2021 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure, Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) has awarded a contract for IT services to support the statutory Vehicle Testing Service. The contract, classified under CPV code 72000000 for IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, was awarded to Capita IT Services Ltd. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure, with the contract covering a period of three years from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024, and an optional extension of up to two additional years, depending on the need for continuous service. The contract is valued at £2,127,907.40 GBP, including a recent modification to extend the period until 31st March 2027 and increase the value due to unforeseen circumstances caused by the ongoing pandemic.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). Businesses with expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and technical support are well-suited to partner with public sector agencies such as the DVA, especially in ensuring continuity and managing critical functions during challenging times. The size of the contract and the possibility of extensions make it a lucrative opportunity, with Capita IT Services Ltd. having exemplified the criteria needed for a successful bid.

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Notice Title

ID 3101532 - DfI - IT Services to support delivery of statutory Vehicle Testing Service for DVA

Notice Description

ID 3101532 - DfI - IT Services to support delivery of statutory Vehicle Testing Service for DVA. Please see the 'Specification' for further details on this requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Department for Infrastructure, Driver and Vehicle Agency has a contract with Capita IT Services Ltd for IT services to support delivery of statutory Vehicle Testing Service

Options: The Initial Contract Period is for 3 years 01/04/2021 to 31/03/2024, with an optional extension period of +1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0296d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,799,334 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY DVA
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY

Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8GB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAPITA IT SERVICES

DEPARTMENT FOR INFASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY

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