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PPM Tool

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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03 Aug 2026 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), involves the award of a contract for the implementation of a PPM Tool, which is essential for monitoring portfolio, programme, and project delivery. The DVSA, a central government public authority located in Bristol, initiated a direct procurement method without competition, falling under the 'below threshold' category. The award, announced on 3rd August 2026, sees Wellington Limited, a supplier based in Windsor, as the winner. The contract, commencing on 16th July 2026 and running until 2nd July 2028, can be extended by two additional six-month periods. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to programming services of application software.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in application software development, particularly those with a focus on project management software. Although the procurement followed a non-competitive process, companies can consider similar future procurement opportunities by maintaining a robust portfolio of software solutions and establishing direct partnerships with central government bodies like the DVSA. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering niche project management and monitoring tools would find such opportunities well-suited to their capabilities, especially in terms of flexibility and innovation in software solutions. Pursuing certifications or credentials that align with government procurement standards can further enhance their competitiveness in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPM Tool

Notice Description

A PPM Tool is required to monitor Portfolio/Programme/|Project delivery and reporting progress to Programme/Project Boards, IC and ExCo.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073062-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WELLINGTONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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