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title: "Provision of Mobile Devices Connectivity Services"
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# Provision of Mobile Devices Connectivity Services

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3417a94e-38d9-43b0-839d-deba04bc065e

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency is seeking a supplier for the provision of Mobile Devices Connectivity Services, classified under IT services (CPV Code: 72000000). This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £217,920. The contract period commenced on 26th October 2021 and will run until 25th October 2023. The delivery location for services is across Wales, specifically Swansea (Postal Code: SA6 7JL). The procurement method used was a single tender action, which was awarded following the tender period that concluded on 30th September 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide mobile connectivity solutions, including account management and support services, as well as technology that meets the unique needs of the DVLA, will be well-positioned to compete. The ability to offer innovative products such as flexible communication bundles and signal enhancement solutions will be advantageous for potential bidders seeking to grow within this public procurement space.

## Notice

- Supplier to provide an Account Manager and access to support/helpdesk. - The Contract Owner must have access to an online portal (or similar) to monitor usage and download reports/invoices. - A shared flexible corporate bundle that includes Voice, Data and Texts, with ability to move between 750GB; 1.5TB; 2TB; 2.5TB subject to a reasonable notice period. - Ability to set restrictions as required by DVLA, e.g. International Roaming, Premium, etc. - DVLA's usual mobile connectivity supports approx. 600 corporate mobile connections (pre-WFH: 489 mobiles & 97 MiFi devices) but due to WFH this has increased to approx. 700 mobile phone connections and 250 MiFi connections. - Availability of signal booster devices for homes and office sites where signal reception is poor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed534f66-afe5-46ff-9ee8-b00dc7d2e6eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 25 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,920 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEFONICA UK (O2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed534f66-afe5-46ff-9ee8-b00dc7d2e6eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed534f66-afe5-46ff-9ee8-b00dc7d2e6eb
  1st November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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