Planning

Technical Security Assurance - Pipeline

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

23 Jul 2025 at 13:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 09:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

14 May 2025 at 09:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is in the planning stage of the procurement process for their project titled "Technical Security Assurance - Pipeline." This opportunity, which focuses on IT services including consulting, software development, and support, falls under the services category and is slated for delivery across the United Kingdom. As of 23rd July 2025, this is a pipeline notice indicating future potential tender opportunities. Key dates to note include a future notice date on 1st September 2025, and the planned contract period runs from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with a maximum extension possible until 31st October 2029. The contract is anticipated to have a gross value of £12,000,000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to engage with a central government public authority. With a focus on technical security assurance, firms that excel in this area will find a welcomed opportunity for growth. The procurement is designed to be inclusive for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making it accessible to a broad range of businesses looking to expand their operations into public sector contracts. Given the large scale and critical nature of the project, businesses with proven expertise in technical security and IT consultancy will be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Security Assurance - Pipeline

Notice Description

Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this. The provision of Technical Security Assurance services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042419-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
DS&T Category
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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