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title: "APERTURE S & M"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "D V L A"
published: "2018-08-16"
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# APERTURE S & M

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-294ee33a-9b08-4e3f-b01b-d919077b700d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) based in Swansea, Wales, which has awarded a contract titled "APERTURE S & M" for IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The contract is valued at £16,853 and is part of a maintenance renewal for the Aperture 650 SP5, effective from 7th August 2018 until 6th August 2020. The procurement method employed was through a direct tender action given that it fell below the threshold, with the contract period formally commencing on 7th August 2018 following the tender's completion on 1st August 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services such as software development and consulting. Companies that focus on maintenance and support for software systems would find this contract particularly relevant. Given that the supplier, VertivCo, holds a large-scale operation, other medium and large-sized firms proficient in providing similar services should consider engaging in future tenders to foster business growth in this sector.

## Notice

S&M for Aperture 650 SP5 for 2 year duration to begin 7/8/18 TRVISTA VISTA MAINTENANCE RENEWAL - GOLD COVERAGE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a8d23b-bbbe-42ce-8d70-b0e7007c4c0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2018 - 6 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,853 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,853 |
| 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 | VERTIVCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2018 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a8d23b-bbbe-42ce-8d70-b0e7007c4c0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a8d23b-bbbe-42ce-8d70-b0e7007c4c0d
  16th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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