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Provision of Nimbus Connect Software

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority based in Swansea, has successfully concluded a procurement process for the 'Provision of Nimbus Connect Software.' This contract falls under the software-related services category and was awarded without competition under a direct procurement method, below the threshold. The award was completed on 11th March 2026, and the contract will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The supplier, Nimbus Digital Solutions, is a large company headquartered in Nottingham. This procurement process highlights the DVLA's ongoing commitment to enhancing its digital capabilities and services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth within the software services sector. Given the software-related focus, firms specialising in digital solutions, particularly those with expertise in developing and delivering software services, would find similar opportunities to expand their market presence by engaging with public authorities in central government. Large-scale suppliers accustomed to direct procurement methods, or companies offering software-related services capable of fulfilling specific government criteria, would be well-suited for similar engagements in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Nimbus Connect Software

Notice Description

The Provision of Nimbus Connect Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06778e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028978-2026
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
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

NIMBUS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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