Tender

Facial Recognition Software

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

20 May 2025 at 07:14

Planning

15 May 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, United Kingdom, involves the planned procurement of Facial Recognition Software. This process falls within the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, internet, and support. The value of the procurement is estimated to be £2,400,000 gross, with an allocated budget of £2,000,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the official notice expected to be published by 1st November 2025. The intended contract period is from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Although there was a previous tender related to this project, it has been withdrawn as indicated by a tender cancellation notice published on 20th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in IT services and software development. With an ample budget and a comprehensive scope, businesses with expertise in developing facial recognition technologies and providing reliable software solutions would be well-suited to participate. Success in securing this contract would not only provide financial benefits but also enhance the company's reputation by partnering with a central government entity like the DVSA, contributing to its broader technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Facial Recognition Software

Notice Description

The provision for Facial Recognition Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05146c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022927-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

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