Planning

Software Licences and Maintenance Support

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 10:33

Planning

16 May 2025 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Software Licences and Maintenance Support. Classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support, the tender is projected to take place within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of Bristol. This procurement seeks to provide essential software maintenance and support, and any future notices are expected to be published around 2nd July 2029. The planned contract period spans from 1st May 2030 to 30th April 2035, with the potential for renewal extending up to April 2037. The planned gross value of this project is £45.6 million, reflecting significant investment above threshold sum. Although currently a pipeline notice, further details regarding tender stages will follow if the opportunity materialises.

This procurement initiative creates promising avenues for business growth in the IT sector. Companies specialising in IT services, such as software consulting and support, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The tender is favourable for SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with government efforts to support smaller enterprises. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance service offerings, and potentially secure long-term partnerships with a central government authority. This opportunity encourages innovation and participation, opening doors to a lucrative contract poised to bolster growth and market presence within the technological domain.

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Notice Title

Software Licences and Maintenance Support

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 for Software Licences and Maintenance Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05153a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022540-2025
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
£38,000,000 £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
2 Jul 20294 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2030 - 30 Apr 2035 Over 5 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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