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title: "QSA Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "D V L A"
published: "2020-07-08"
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# QSA Services

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4919775b-52af-46ca-9458-b7e3d909dae6

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## Summary

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) in Swansea is seeking independent Qualified Security Assessors (QSA) to provide PCI-DSS deliverables, support, advice, and guidance through a completed procurement process. This tender, titled "QSA Services", falls under the IT services sector, classified as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a contract period that started on 23rd July 2018 and ended on 22nd July 2020. The procurement method was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £40,170 spanning over a term of 2+1 years.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in compliance and security consulting. Businesses equipped to deliver PCI-DSS services with the necessary expertise would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The DVLA's inclination toward engaging SMEs reflects a supportive approach towards fostering business growth within this industry.

## Notice

DVLA are looking for an independent QSA to provide PCI -DSS deliverables, support, advice and guidance. The DVLA anticipate 2 - 3 days per quarter year (with some flexibility built in) from the QSA for a term of 2 +1 year. Additional information: 1 Year Option to extend taken up

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a40ddf-7fba-490a-80e2-580c2a557b7b |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 22 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,170 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,070 |
| 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 | NCC GROUP SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2020 at 13:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a40ddf-7fba-490a-80e2-580c2a557b7b
- 6 Aug 2018 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a40ddf-7fba-490a-80e2-580c2a557b7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a40ddf-7fba-490a-80e2-580c2a557b7b
  8th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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