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title: "Software Licences and Maintenance Support"
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# Software Licences and Maintenance Support

Buyer: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f533ec2-f58c-4a83-a644-fc2726e99d1b

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) procured software licences and maintenance support through a value-added reseller. The requirement covers sourcing both Microsoft and non-Microsoft software. Non-Microsoft purchases include end-user, enterprise, developer and specialist software, as well as assistive technology; the scope also includes software not bought using a Government Procurement Card. The supplier is expected to provide a value-added service alongside sourcing licences. This is a software procurement and information-systems service (CPV 48000000). Delivery is described as covering the United Kingdom, Europe and the rest of the world, including the Isle of Man, Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. The buyer is DVSA, based in Bristol.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Phonenix Software Limited. The award date was 31 March 2025, and the contract period runs from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2028. The awarded contract value is £38 million. The estimated procurement range was £28.5 million to £38 million. The process was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was 3 February 2025 at 12:00. The procurement is presented as one requirement, covering Microsoft and non-Microsoft software; the supplied outcome identifies one awarded supplier. No evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements are described in the procurement information.

This award shows that DVSA buys software licences and maintenance support through a reseller, covering both Microsoft products and a broad range of other software. A credible competitor for this requirement would need to source across end-user, enterprise, developer and specialist software, including assistive technology, and provide a value-added service as well as arranging licences. The breadth of categories and the stated international delivery coverage point to a requirement suited to suppliers able to handle varied software needs across multiple locations. The procurement used a framework call-off route, so experience operating within the relevant framework route would be pertinent. The award establishes substantial demand from this buyer, but the published requirement does not identify particular accreditations, technical thresholds or capacity tests.

## Notice

DVSA were looking for a Value-Added Reseller who will help source a variety of software licences while also proving a value-added service. At a high level, the service can be split into two main areas: Non-Microsoft Software; Procurement of all software that is not purchased via Government Procurement Card or relates to Microsoft but not limited to; end user software; enterprise software; developer software; specialist software and assistive technology. Microsoft Software; Procurement of all Microsoft related software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bcedee-836d-4692-bf08-a43536cb1781 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000,000 |
| 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 | Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | 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 | Phonenix Software |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2026 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bcedee-836d-4692-bf08-a43536cb1781

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29bcedee-836d-4692-bf08-a43536cb1781
  23rd September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01371bbf-3cb9-40de-8e5c-c767f3b20e6f
  Call Off order form v2 (2026) REDACTED

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