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title: "Provision of a Technical Audit"
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# Provision of a Technical Audit

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-075000c1-4387-447e-8f5f-35f1db68bdba

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## Summary

The D V L A (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has completed a procurement process titled 'Provision of a Technical Audit', focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement involved a selective method and was initiated to conduct regular audits of software and infrastructure to ensure compliance with established standards. The procurement had a total contract value of £590,000 and was awarded on 6th October 2017. The contract period commenced on 8th January 2018 and will conclude on 7th January 2019, with delivery taking place in Wales.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in system quality assurance and technical auditing services. Businesses that possess the necessary expertise in performing software and infrastructure audits, and are familiar with industry best practices, will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such procurement processes not only helps SMEs expand their portfolio but also positions them as key players in the public sector service industry.

## Notice

The DVLA require a service to perform regular audits of software and infrastructure artefacts to ensure conformance to the DVLAs standards and processes and to highlight deviations from industry best practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97326360-f726-4fe0-b3d5-9ee433ab2434 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 7 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £590,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £590,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | D V L A |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97326360-f726-4fe0-b3d5-9ee433ab2434

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97326360-f726-4fe0-b3d5-9ee433ab2434
  30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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