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Driver and Vehicle Information Solutions

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED

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24 Nov 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Direct Services Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for the project titled "Driver and Vehicle Information Solutions," focusing on the procurement of license checking services. This falls under the industry category of software supply services, specifically aiming at providing driver and vehicle information solutions. The procurement process, initiated on 10th November 2025 and signed on the same day, follows a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to Licence Check Ltd, with services expected to operate until 9th November 2028 in the UKJ14 region, United Kingdom. The award status is active, confirming the successful agreement as of the 24th of November 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs engaged in the provision of specialised software solutions or license checking services. By participating in such public sector tenders, businesses can expand their portfolios and establish relationships with sub-central government entities. Companies with expertise in software supply and driver information services would find similar opportunities highly beneficial, allowing them to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Driver and Vehicle Information Solutions

Notice Description

ODS has awarded a contract for a license checking service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e76a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076477-2025
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

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
odsprocurement@odsgroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2HH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LICENCE CHECK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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