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title: "TARS Legacy Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d2a6d58-861f-4c0d-b19e-dbe3540373f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# TARS Legacy Services

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d2a6d58-861f-4c0d-b19e-dbe3540373f6

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) based in Bristol, England, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of TARS Legacy Services, a contract envisaged to support and develop the TARS Legacy family of systems. Classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support - CPV 72000000), this procurement was executed through a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2027. BJSS, a large-scale organisation based in Leeds, has been awarded this contract valued at £19,680,000.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses capable of delivering complex IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and legacy system support. While SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this contract, large enterprises with robust technical capabilities stand to benefit significantly. The awarded services will span multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and various overseas territories, presenting considerable potential for firms experienced in international project management and large-scale IT infrastructure support. Such contracts can foster considerable business growth by establishing long-term, high-value engagements with prominent government agencies.

## Notice

Please note: This notice is for transparency purposes only. DVSA requires services to support and develop it's TARS Legacy family of systems until transition to the future Driver Services Platform. These systems support 3 core services for DVSA: - Driver and Rider Practical tests - Instructor Services, and - Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a908384e-4579-4f84-845a-e746a49c54a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,680,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,680,000 |
| 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 | DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BJSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a908384e-4579-4f84-845a-e746a49c54a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a908384e-4579-4f84-845a-e746a49c54a0
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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