Award

Provision of the Support and Maintenance for DVLA Flexi System

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, focused on the provision of support and maintenance for the DVLA Flexi System. Located at Morriston, United Kingdom, the contract, under the industry category of IT services, specifically aimed at consulting, software development, Internet, and support, reached the award stage. This procurement followed a direct method, specifically a below threshold process without competition. The contract commenced on 15th September 2025 and will span until 14th September 2026, with a possible extension subject to business needs. The documentation was officially signed on 15th September 2025, signifying its active status with a total contract value grossing £85,057.44.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software support and consulting, to engage with central government clients. Although this specific contract was awarded to Vindex Systems Ltd, an SME based in Crawley, its nature as a direct procurement without competition highlights the potential for trusted partners to establish long-term relationships with public authorities like the DVLA. Companies with expertise in government IT systems and maintenance solutions can find growth opportunities in similar procurement processes and should be prepared to demonstrate their capability and reliability to secure similar contracts in the future.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of the Support and Maintenance for DVLA Flexi System

Notice Description

A contract is required for support and maintenance of DVLA's interflex system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065130-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£70,881 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcetopay.helpdesk@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VINDEX SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc2e-2025-10-14T12:05:10+01:00",
    "date": "2025-10-14T12:05:10+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc2e",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PYVZ-4215-PGYM",
            "name": "Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PYVZ-4215-PGYM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Longview Road",
                "locality": "Morriston",
                "postalCode": "SA6 7JL",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL18"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "sourcetopay.helpdesk@dvla.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-163750",
            "name": "Vindex Systems Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "7-8 Lloyds Court",
                "locality": "Crawley",
                "postalCode": "RH10 9QU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ28"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "David.bulless@jci.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PYVZ-4215-PGYM",
        "name": "Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CRN-25-01",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Provision of the Support and Maintenance for DVLA Flexi System",
        "description": "A contract is required for support and maintenance of DVLA's interflex system.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-163750",
                    "name": "Vindex Systems Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72000000",
                            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-09-14T23:59:59+01:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2027-09-14T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "Subject to business needs"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 85057.44,
                "amount": 70881.2,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "065130-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065130-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-10-14T12:05:10+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}