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title: "Rational Tooling Configuration Build Specialist"
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# Rational Tooling Configuration Build Specialist

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-105dba31-e583-4a1c-a62a-ef2512be1516

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## Summary

The D V L A has completed a tender process titled "Rational Tooling Configuration Build Specialist" for IT consulting and software development services, with a contract value of £45,150. The procurement was initiated to engage a specialist to provide technical knowledge in Rational Clearcase and Rational ClearQuest tooling. This contract was for the period from 21 May 2018 to 20 November 2018, and was awarded on 14 May 2018 through a selective procurement method, call-off from a framework agreement. The services will be delivered to the address in Swansea, Wales, with the tender period concluding on 1 May 2018.

This opportunity may prove advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software configuration build and release management, especially those familiar with transitioning from proprietary to open-source toolsets. SMEs in the IT services sector, particularly those providing consultancy and development support, would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements to enhance their business portfolios. Additionally, businesses that have established frameworks and have technical proficiency in industry best practices stand to benefit from such contracts.

## Notice

The DVLA requires a SME to provide specialist technical knowledge in Rational Clearcase and Rational ClearQuest tooling and industry best practice in software configuration build and release provision for the purpose of migration from Rational toolsets to open source toolsets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4958ce97-c74d-4862-bf77-de66c3deba24 |
| 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 | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 20 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,150 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUCID SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4958ce97-c74d-4862-bf77-de66c3deba24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4958ce97-c74d-4862-bf77-de66c3deba24
  31st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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