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Software Licences and Maintenance Support 2024

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 May 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Software Licences and Maintenance Support 2024" was conducted by the Department for Transport, acting as the buyer, with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) involved as the supplier. This procurement focused on IT software packages, particularly aimed at sourcing both Microsoft and non-Microsoft software licences. The award process, completed on 1st May 2025, used a limited procurement method, in which a call off from a CCS Framework was executed without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender, valued at £38,000,000, is classified under the goods category in the UK region, and the contract was signed on 3rd February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the IT software industry, specifically those specialising in value-added reseller services. As the procurement targeted both general and specialised software solutions, businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive software supply and support services could greatly benefit. Large enterprises, particularly those able to manage government contracts, will find this tender opportunity particularly appealing, given its scale and the specified framework agreement approach. Additionally, firms proficient in sourcing and managing Microsoft-related software alongside diverse non-Microsoft software packages could leverage this procurement to establish significant growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Software Licences and Maintenance Support 2024

Notice Description

DVSA were looking for a Value-Added Reseller who will help source a variety of software licences while also proving a value-added service. At a high level, the service can be split into two main areas: Non-Microsoft Software; Procurement of all software that is not purchased via Government Procurement Card or relates to Microsoft but not limited to; end user software; enterprise software; developer software; specialist software and assistive technology. Microsoft Software; Procurement of all Microsoft related software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DVSA were looking for a Value-Added Reseller who will help source a variety of software licences while also proving a value-added service. At a high level, the service can be split into two main areas: Non-Microsoft Software; Procurement of all software that is not purchased via Government Procurement Card or relates to Microsoft but not limited to; end user software; enterprise software; developer software; specialist software and assistive technology. Microsoft Software; Procurement of all Microsoft related software.

Procurement Information

This was a call off from a CCS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018494-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 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 TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquieries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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