Planning

CVS CI and Prioritised Service Improvements

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 10:21

Planning

16 May 2025 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced a planned procurement process titled "CVS CI and Prioritised Service Improvements". This announcement falls under the public authority's central government classification, focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement, tagged as a pipeline notice under UK1, is currently in the planning update stage, indicating outlined future intentions without a guaranteed tender opportunity at this point. With a total gross value of £20,040,000, the intended contract is expected to span from 30th October 2026 to 29th October 2028, with possible extensions up to 29th October 2030. Key details mention a future notice date set for 31st October 2025, highlighting a considered advancement in this tender process.

This procurement process could create significant growth opportunities for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises), specifically those specializing in IT services and related fields. With considerable funding and a focused timeline, businesses adept in delivering consulting, software development, and support services could find this a lucrative opportunity. Companies equipped to innovate and align with governmental service improvement priorities would be optimally positioned to compete in subsequent tender opportunities, benefiting from potential long-term engagements and contribution to public service enhancements in the UK.

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Notice Title

CVS CI and Prioritised Service Improvements

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 CVS CI and Prioritised Service Improvements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05152e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022519-2025
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
£16,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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