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GOV Forms

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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09 Mar 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) focuses on the "GOV Forms" project, tasked with the design, build, and configuration of Govforms, along with a 12-month operational phase. This contract falls under the "services" category and pertains to application service providers. The procurement followed a direct method under the "Below threshold - without competition" policy, culminating in the award to Govforms, a supplier based in Worthing, West Sussex. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract actively commencing on 6 March 2026, projected to conclude by 1 September 2027. The buyer and supplier involved are located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses involved in the application service provision sector. Large businesses with capabilities in designing, building, and configuring software services are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes with central government public authorities. Businesses that can offer comprehensive service packages, including ongoing operational support, would find such opportunities advantageous for growth and potential collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Title

GOV Forms

Notice Description

For the provision of the Design, build and configure of Govforms plus 12 months running fees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020682-2026
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

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,057 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 1-2 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 STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GOVFORMS

Further Information

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