Planning

Provision of AWS Web Services

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 13:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has announced a planned procurement for the provision of AWS Web Services. This falls under the information technology services category and is a pay-as-you-go contract that also includes the purchase of cloud software via the AWS Marketplace and access to AWS ProServe days. The procurement is in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 4th January 2027. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2030. The procurement is valued at £10.8 million gross, with services primarily delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in cloud computing and AWS services. Companies well-versed in cloud service provision and software solutions can capitalise on this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and contract with a major public authority. The presence of a framework agreement suggests that the tender might suit larger enterprises or established medium-sized businesses capable of delivering scalable solutions within the specified timelines. This is an excellent opportunity for firms seeking to expand into or consolidate their presence in public sector IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of AWS Web Services

Notice Description

This contract is a pay-as-you-go contract for AWS Cloud Services, we can also purchase Clous Software within AWS Marketplace and get access to AWS ProServe days

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044427-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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