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

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fd66bfd-754b-4943-868b-89b09d3362a3

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency), involves the provision of a technical writer for the delivery of technical documentation services within the IT services industry. The tender, titled "Provision of a Technical Writer", has a total value of £300,000, with a minimum value of £10,150. It follows an open procurement method and was completed with the contract period running from November 1, 2017, to April 30, 2018. The tender period concluded on September 25, 2017, and the award announcement was made on October 3, 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technical writing and documentation, particularly those with experience in IT service delivery. Businesses with capabilities in producing clear and consistent technical documentation using industry standards would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The DVLA's focus on quality and compliance in technical services highlights a consistent demand for qualified providers in the public sector.

## Notice

The DVLA required a service to author technical documentation. This involves producing technical documentation in a consistent and clear manner to a technical audience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b83fc-1ef9-4368-b497-72500262fc16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,150 |
| 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 | ADVANTAGE I.T. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2017 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b83fc-1ef9-4368-b497-72500262fc16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b83fc-1ef9-4368-b497-72500262fc16
  30th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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