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Managed Performance Hub 2026

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, UK, has completed a procurement process for a "Managed Performance Hub 2026" contract, classified under IT services. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure, awarding the contract without prior publication, as it fell outside the directive's scope. The contract was signed on April 28, 2026, with an awarded value of £372,222.56. The service is provided by Equinix (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier located in London. The primary industry category is IT services, which covers consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and the geographic focus is the UK.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and cloud solutions. The collaboration between DVSA and Equinix underlines the demand for robust cloud and performance management services within governmental agencies. It fosters potential strategic partnerships for enterprises that can offer specialised technology services, particularly those with capabilities in managing cloud exchanges and performance hubs. Large-scale IT service providers may find it advantageous to tailor solutions for national agencies and government offices, thereby expanding their market reach within public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Managed Performance Hub 2026

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARANCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS BEING PROCURED BY DVSA FOR access to our cloud providers through Equinix Cloud Exchange (ECX)

Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARANCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS BEING PROCURED BY DVSA FOR access to our cloud providers through Equinix Cloud Exchange (ECX)

Procurement Information

DVSA is awarding this contract via direct award under Network Services 3 framework in accordance with the framework provisions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039191-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£372,222 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks 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
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

EQUINIX (UK

Further Information

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