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CRN/25/25 - Provision of Job Evaluation Software

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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10 Dec 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CRN/25/25 - Provision of Job Evaluation Software," was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, a central government public authority based in Morriston, United Kingdom. The process falls under the industry category of software-related services. The award stage has been completed, and the contract was awarded to Towers Watson Ltd on 1st December 2025. The contract, active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions, was procured directly without competition under the Crown Commercial Services framework. Key documents, including the signed contract, are accessible for transparency.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in job evaluation and software-related services. Companies similar to Towers Watson Ltd, which have a strong background in providing tailored software solutions, might significantly benefit from engaging in such contracts. Although this particular contract was awarded without competition, understanding the requirements and engagement process with agencies like the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency can better position similar businesses for future opportunities where competitive bidding may be allowed.

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Notice Title

CRN/25/25 - Provision of Job Evaluation Software

Notice Description

Award of contract has been completed via Crown Commercial Services framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the Provision of Job Evaluation Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081355-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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

TOWERS WATSON

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