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title: "Technical Security Assurance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Technical Security Assurance

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74dc5b6c-266a-4a8a-add8-34737de1abc7

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, England, has completed an awarding process for a contract titled "Technical Security Assurance" within the IT services category. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a CCS framework agreement. The contract is valued at £6,000,000, and the procurement falls under the services industry classification. While details of tender outreach covered regions like the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, the award was issued to Actica Consulting Limited on 25 March 2026, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2029.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consulting and software development within the IT services industry. Although the contract has been awarded to a large-scale enterprise, smaller businesses, particularly SMEs, can still explore future opportunities by aligning their offerings with DVSA's technical security needs. By understanding the framework agreements and processes utilized by the DVSA, companies can strategically position themselves for upcoming tenders, enhancing their engagement with government contracts to drive business growth. This procurement exemplifies a vibrant opportunity for enterprises looking to expand their reach in regional and international markets.

## Notice

THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARANCY PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS BEING PROCURED BY A CCS FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL SECURITY ASSURANCE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486503c-b63f-4a04-bd27-487a802c6e5e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486503c-b63f-4a04-bd27-487a802c6e5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6486503c-b63f-4a04-bd27-487a802c6e5e
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58fb9226-76f5-4425-95bb-ce51ac8a500a
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