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title: "Lead Engineers - Software"
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buyer: "D V L A"
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# Lead Engineers - Software

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fdf83ea-83d2-45c2-9ff2-698bc92465ca

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a tender titled "Lead Engineers - Software" issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, Wales. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the development of transaction processing and custom software, with a total contract value of £1,092,700. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 26th September 2017, and the contract duration extends from 18th December 2017 to 17th December 2019.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software development and engineering services, particularly those that can provide technical guidance in cloud and on-premises web services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative software solutions and agile methodologies will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the public sector, creating pathways for collaboration and partnership with government agencies like the DVLA.

## Notice

DVLA require skilled Lead Engineers so that it can increase the pace of delivery of government- and industry-leading services. To work in a fluid and dynamic environment on priorities set by the DVLA. This service will need to give technical guidance and guidance to both the Change Portfolios so that work can be scheduled effectively and also to the delivery squads on industry best-practice in implementing web services on both public cloud infrastructure and on-premises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16517c75-565c-4184-89a1-fdae3fdb8ede |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2017 - 17 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,092,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £603,540 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16517c75-565c-4184-89a1-fdae3fdb8ede

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16517c75-565c-4184-89a1-fdae3fdb8ede
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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