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Information Technology Solution Service 2026

DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency, a public body based in Bristol, UK, recently completed a procurement process for the "Information Technology Solution Service 2025-26." This procurement pertains to the industry category of subscription services under the CPV code 79980000 and was managed using a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, a standard approach for contracts outside the usual scope of directives. The procurement aimed to secure IT solution services, with Gartner UK Ltd emerging as the awarded supplier for the active contract valued at £432,000. The contract was signed on 21st November 2025, making it a significant undertaking for the Buyer in line with their operational needs.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technology solutions, particularly those providing subscription-based research services, to engage in future projects with government agencies. While the procurement was limited and did not involve a competitive tender process, similar opportunities may exist for businesses that can align with the specific requirements of public sector entities. Companies with expertise in subscription services and scalability to handle large contracts would be well-suited to pursue such opportunities. Engaging with government buyers like the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency could lead to further business growth and establishing long-term professional relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Information Technology Solution Service 2026

Notice Description

This is a subscription based Research Services contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a subscription based Research Services contract.

Procurement Information

Competition through a framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e81f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076776-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months 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 & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
DVSA
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

GARTNER

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