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Information Technology Solution Service 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)

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22 Dec 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, UK, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Information Technology Solution Service 2026". This contract falls under the 'services' category, specifically relating to subscription services in the information technology sector. With the procurement stage reaching completion on 22nd December 2025, the contract was awarded to Gartner UK Ltd, with a total value of £600,700. A limited procurement method was used, meaning the award was made without a prior call for competition, as it was deemed outside the scope of the directive. The contract was signed on 21st November 2025, covering services in the UK region.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses adept in delivering IT subscription services, particularly those capable of leveraging framework agreements. While the procurement has concluded, companies in the IT services sector should consider aligning themselves to similar opportunities that involve framework-based awards. Large-scale businesses with the capability to deliver complex IT solutions, such as those previously provided by Gartner UK Ltd, are well-suited to undertake such contracts. Engaging with public bodies like the DVSA could offer sustained business growth through long-term service provisions.

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Notice Title

Information Technology Solution Service 2026

Notice Description

This is a variation for additional licenses. 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-05fbc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085485-2025
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
£600,700 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20255 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 AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY (DVSA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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