---
title: "Google Maps Platform - Location Services FTTS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c001eda-a9fd-41f7-b1c5-d27bda2d4a7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2020-03-31"
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# Google Maps Platform - Location Services FTTS

Buyer: THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c001eda-a9fd-41f7-b1c5-d27bda2d4a7d

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency has completed a procurement process for the "Google Maps Platform - Location Services FTTS," falling under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000). This selective tender, initiated through a framework agreement, was active until March 13, 2020. The contract period commenced on April 1, 2020, and is set to conclude on March 31, 2022, covering various delivery addresses across all regions of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £137,800, was given to Snowdrop Solutions Limited on March 31, 2020.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in IT services such as software development and consulting. Businesses capable of providing core Google Maps services—including geocoding and mapping functionalities—would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The focus on innovative IT solutions means that companies with relevant expertise can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish a strong relationship with a key governmental body.

## Notice

Google Maps Core Services Maps Optimisation Service * Geocoding API * Distance Matrix API * Dynamic Maps

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b9793ff-004b-4814-b8f8-d872bd7411e8 |
| 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 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,800 |
| 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 | THE DRIVER & VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 6LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SNOWDROP SOLUTIONS |

## 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 Mar 2020 at 15:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b9793ff-004b-4814-b8f8-d872bd7411e8
- 31 Mar 2020 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b9793ff-004b-4814-b8f8-d872bd7411e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b9793ff-004b-4814-b8f8-d872bd7411e8
  31st March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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