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title: "Software and Licence Procurement"
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buyer: "DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
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# Software and Licence Procurement

Buyer: DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd1471cb-1f04-4641-b673-9ebbd19a9b85

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Software and Licence Procurement". This procurement falls under the IT services sector with a CPV classification of 72000000. Located in Swansea, England, the procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £14,904,550 and commenced on 29th November 2021, concluding on 28th November 2023. The tender period ended on 26th November 2021, and the contract has been awarded to Softcat Ltd.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software supply, particularly those that specialise in providing end user, enterprise, developer, and assistive technology software. Companies that can demonstrate best value for money and have the capability to meet seasonal demands are well-suited to compete. Additionally, suppliers should be prepared to provide detailed documentation and manage compliance regarding software licensing terms and conditions as outlined in the contract requirements.

## Notice

DVSA awarded a contract for the purchase of all software and licences, with the exception of Microsoft products, for existing and new requirements. Although, there might be exceptions to this rule. The purchases include end user software; enterprise software; developer software; specialist software and assistive technology software. Scope of Requirement: - The supplier must take advantage of any Government Framework offers and pass the benefits onto DVSA. - The supplier must be able to demonstrate they have provided best value for money and can meet any seasonal demands. - The supplier must provide the authority with advice on how they will communicate changes and any implications of those changes to licence terms and conditions to the Authority. - The supplier must manage and mitigate risks and ensure the Authority is compliant and does not have a surplus of licences or licences that are out of date and have been replaced by a more up to date option/product. - There is no requirement for the supplier to manage the licences/software. - The supplier must provide copies of licence/software documentation e.g.EULAs,PURs, Licence Keys, Copy of Contract. - There is no guarantee that current licences will be required/renewed moving forwards. - The provision of quotes and provisioning of software must meet the SLA targets set out in the requirements. - Some members of staff working on DVSA requirements will have to obtain BPSS level security checks within 3 months from the contract commencement date. You will be guided by DVSA on this. For further information please refer to: National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aabc3b4-2dae-4af6-bde6-465668ee185a |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,904,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,904,550 |
| 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 | 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

- 2 Mar 2022 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aabc3b4-2dae-4af6-bde6-465668ee185a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aabc3b4-2dae-4af6-bde6-465668ee185a
  2nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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