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title: "Provision of a Mainframe Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e01ce517-dec0-4111-804c-29cb636a3af4"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of a Mainframe Service

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e01ce517-dec0-4111-804c-29cb636a3af4

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking providers for the "Provision of a Mainframe Service," focusing on transitioning their mainframe operations to a cloud solution. This procurement falls under the IT services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6th November 2019, and the contract is expected to start on 16th August 2020, lasting until 15th August 2022. The total contract value is approximately £4.09 million, with the project being based in Swansea, Wales.

This contract presents significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in cloud hosting and mainframe management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in system administration, monitoring services, and software support for IT infrastructure will find this tender to be a fitting opportunity to enhance their business footprint. Engaging in such contracts can lead to further collaborations and growth in the competitive IT services market.

## Notice

The Mainframe is the primary hosting platform for a number of DVLA key applications. The requirement includes for the provision of the transition of the Mainframe to a Cloud Solution. Cloud Hosting including assistance in the maintenance of System Software Products/new Hardware Products/Network Services, and for the Mainframe Managed Service which includes monitoring and system administration related support services to DVLA Mainframe Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed5978a-1198-4130-bd56-a6f03e7c60d9 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2020 - 15 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,089,843 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,089,843 |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2019 at 13:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed5978a-1198-4130-bd56-a6f03e7c60d9
- 3 Dec 2019 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed5978a-1198-4130-bd56-a6f03e7c60d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed5978a-1198-4130-bd56-a6f03e7c60d9
  10th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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