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title: "Provision of QSA Services"
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# Provision of QSA Services

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d741f9c4-435b-4474-b4b4-24e357b5bf94

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, has recently awarded a contract for the "Provision of QSA Services" in the research consultancy services category. This selective procurement process, which was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, has a total contract value of £36,000. The contract commenced on 20 August 2021 and will run for two years, until 19 August 2023, with the possibility of extending for an additional year. The tender process was completed on 20 August 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance and consultancy services, particularly those familiar with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this scope, especially those with expertise in providing assurance services within the financial sector. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth for those businesses positioned to support compliance and regulatory requirements critical within the card payment ecosystem.

## Notice

This is an ongoing requirement while the agency takes card payments from customers. This service provides annual assurances that we are compliant to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard PCI DSS as mandated by the Card Schemes and Merchant Acquirer. The QSA will be on site for up to 10 days a year while assessing our compliance to the PCI DSS. DVLA require QSA to provide PCI - DSS deliverables, support, advice and guidance. The DVLA anticipate up to 10 days annually (with some flexibility built in) from the QSA for a term of 2 + 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2c3e39-7eff-4596-aab3-410d405b95a6 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2021 - 19 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | 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 | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2c3e39-7eff-4596-aab3-410d405b95a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b2c3e39-7eff-4596-aab3-410d405b95a6
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f2dd5e4-fa0f-47e3-bfea-05776407da93
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5cad9def-c0c7-4980-9f6c-feb1b055c3ee
  n/a

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