---
title: "K280021519 DVSA Centre of Excellence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab9c3c68-1bd3-458e-84d9-4c58393f62f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2023-03-24"
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# K280021519 DVSA Centre of Excellence

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab9c3c68-1bd3-458e-84d9-4c58393f62f8

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## Summary

The DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has awarded the contract for the DVSA Centre of Excellence to CloudThing, trading as Kerv Digital, through the GCloud 12 procurement process. The contract falls under the IT services category, with a total value of £5,380,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on June 9, 2021, while the contract period runs from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2023, with the contract award date being September 30, 2021.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialized in IT services, consulting, software development, and internet support, to participate in providing services to the DVSA. The agency's preference for SMEs and VCSEs makes it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their business. The location of the contract is in Swansea, England, and businesses from various regions, including the UK and other parts of the world, can potentially compete for this lucrative opportunity.

## Notice

*Please note that this notice is for transparency purposes only* Award of DVSA Centre of Excellence contract to Cloudthing (trading as Kerv Digital) via GCloud 12 procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebc088a-173d-4003-b0a6-dade73133c72 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,380,000 |
| 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 | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Neath and Swansea East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLOUDTHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebc088a-173d-4003-b0a6-dade73133c72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebc088a-173d-4003-b0a6-dade73133c72
  24th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5b0dacd-6509-49ea-96fa-e0d5f9afd693
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