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Driver Services Platform Digital Delivery

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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01 Sep 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a national agency located in the United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the 'Driver Services Platform Digital Delivery' project. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement, which utilised a limited method through the CCS framework RM6100 Technology Services 3, was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, consistent with legal exemptions. The contract was signed with Kainos Software Limited, a large business based in Belfast, and is valued at £73,000,000. The procurement stage is identified as 'complete', with the contract having been signed on 28th June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, primarily for IT service providers skilled in digital delivery and development of driver services platforms. Large businesses with a proven track record in similar projects would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The substantial contract value indicates a robust requirement for comprehensive IT services, presenting ample opportunities for delivering consultancy, software development, and digital support across the UK. This procurement process underscores the necessity for expertise in executing large-scale IT projects within regulatory frameworks, offering a strategic opportunity for businesses to expand their operations and showcase their technological prowess.

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Notice Title

Driver Services Platform Digital Delivery

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision for Digital Delivery services to build DVSA a Driver Services Platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was a call off competition via ccs framework RM6100 Technology Services 3.

Procurement Information

this contract was awarded via a CCS framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059153
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052806-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 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
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

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