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title: "Provision of Clearswift Portal Based Encryption for Email - PS/24/80"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of Clearswift Portal Based Encryption for Email - PS/24/80

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75ad758d-2154-42da-ba61-66319b22e082

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has concluded the procurement process for the Provision of Clearswift Portal Based Encryption for Email under the reference PS/24/80. This contract pertains to the IT software package industry category and is tailored to enhance email security through encryption. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the final award made on 28 August 2024. The contract, valued at £194,784.81, will commence on 1 October 2024 and continue until 30 September 2026, covering the location of Wales, United Kingdom. This process was in the award stage with the notice published for transparency on 2 September 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software and cybersecurity solutions, particularly large-scale enterprises such as the successful supplier, Bytes Software Services. By securing contracts of this nature, companies can leverage their expertise to deliver state-of-the-art encryption solutions, bolstering their reputation and opening avenues for further partnerships in the public sector. While the procurement was not marked suitable specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, similar entities with the requisite capability might consider pursuing future opportunities in this sector to expand their reach and impact.

## Notice

Award of contract has been completed via CCS Framework. Award notice published for transparency. Contract is for the Provision of Clearswift Portal Based Encryption for Email.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e697761-4f76-4004-be1e-fb8a509ab8d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,784 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,450 |
| 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 | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 13:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e697761-4f76-4004-be1e-fb8a509ab8d4
- 2 Sep 2024 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e697761-4f76-4004-be1e-fb8a509ab8d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e697761-4f76-4004-be1e-fb8a509ab8d4
  6th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d14d7d85-5e63-4cdd-9580-becd3c6ea93a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71856417-949c-4208-96c5-379f22d2a842
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/febab0be-0e2f-432d-bf5f-bc42468d052c
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