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title: "Provision of PSeries Support & Maintenance"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of PSeries Support & Maintenance

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d892d458-8e3c-47ec-8e20-b715e3910976

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) seeking support and maintenance for a range of IT services. The tender, titled "Provision of PSeries Support & Maintenance," was awarded to Softcat PLC and involves a contract value of £157,503.27. This service falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract period commenced on 9th December 2020 and will conclude on 8th December 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on 4th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in software development, technical support, and systems maintenance could find this contract lucrative. The engagement with a government body like the DVLA also offers the potential for further contracts in the public sector, thus enabling business growth and expansion in similar domains.

## Notice

DVLA requires support for a number of hardware/software items

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1698e4-b297-4811-a3e3-f154bf04959a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2020 - 8 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,503 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,503 |
| 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 & 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2021 at 19:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1698e4-b297-4811-a3e3-f154bf04959a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1698e4-b297-4811-a3e3-f154bf04959a
  3rd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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