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title: "Provision of DataPower (Virtualised Solution)."
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of DataPower (Virtualised Solution).

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d179ed8-277b-4c57-906b-574664c276f2

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of DataPower (Virtualised Solution)" as of 24th February 2026. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000) with an award value of £30,814. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 28th February 2027. The tender was initially due to end on 10th February 2026 and was specifically geared towards services.

This contract represents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Since the process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses with adaptable and comprehensive virtualised software solutions would find competitive advantages in similar future opportunities. The awarded contract, handled by Ultima Business Solutions Limited, underscores the potential for businesses providing advanced software systems to secure public sector contracts and expand their market presence, especially those that can tailor their solutions to meet the public sector’s operational needs.

## Notice

Provision of DataPower (Virtualised Solution).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8660289-1eb7-4a6f-817f-9759369bf5db |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,814 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,814 |
| 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 | ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8660289-1eb7-4a6f-817f-9759369bf5db
- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8660289-1eb7-4a6f-817f-9759369bf5db
- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8660289-1eb7-4a6f-817f-9759369bf5db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8660289-1eb7-4a6f-817f-9759369bf5db
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d8680f1-8efd-490b-93df-6a822c17e579
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58127e0d-60ce-4468-a4b3-9f0aa367a3c8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34618422-1902-415a-b883-59e4a3c72d80
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8709dff4-47a0-4336-9c15-8e9cb20376d8
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