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title: "Provision of QSA Services"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2024-08-08"
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# Provision of QSA Services

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11a3a689-ef5b-426a-8628-804733cea023

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea has completed the procurement process for the provision of Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) services, specifically focusing on PCI DSS compliance. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services in the UK, primarily in Wales. With a selective procurement method, the process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total contract value was £95,000, with the contract period spanning from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2026. The tender was awarded on 29th July 2024, following the closure of the tender period on 18th July 2024.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in cybersecurity and IT consulting. Large enterprises adept at providing comprehensive security solutions for payment card data will find this contract particularly suitable. Moreover, the project underscores the potential for growth in securing long-term contracts within the public sector. While the suitability requirements did not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, established firms in the IT services domain can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and credibility in government-related security services.

## Notice

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global proprietary information security standard for organisations that handle branded payment cards from the major card schemes including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB. The PCI Standard is mandated by the card brands and administered by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council. The standard was created in 2004 to increase controls around cardholder data to reduce credit card fraud. The standard is reviewed regularly to account for technical developments in the payment industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4242a759-ac07-4c7b-8e25-e02ba5a517f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4242a759-ac07-4c7b-8e25-e02ba5a517f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4242a759-ac07-4c7b-8e25-e02ba5a517f4
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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