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title: "Provision of IT Research, Advisory, and Benchmarking Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60f98ed0-7f37-49f4-9560-824a020a26f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Provision of IT Research, Advisory, and Benchmarking Services

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60f98ed0-7f37-49f4-9560-824a020a26f8

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed a procurement process for IT Research, Advisory, and Benchmarking Services, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract location is in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, with Gartner UK Limited as the selected supplier. The procurement method was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 5 January 2026. The award was active from 29 January 2026, and the contract period spans from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028. The total contract value is £409,400.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on research, advisory, and benchmarking capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the nature of the services required and the procurement method employed. With the DVLA as the contracting authority, it provides an opportunity to establish a relationship with a key player in public-sector services and leverage expertise in innovative IT solutions.

## Notice

Provision of IT Research, Advisory, and Benchmarking Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc0988ce-a8c1-423e-acbb-3d3b6d12b528 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £409,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £409,400 |
| 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 | GARTNER |

## 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 Feb 2026 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc0988ce-a8c1-423e-acbb-3d3b6d12b528

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc0988ce-a8c1-423e-acbb-3d3b6d12b528
  16th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cffe8b04-d4cf-43da-930f-2d885c84922a
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4e8dbe8-f5ce-49cf-8d9b-a7a44acc58d2
  n/a

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