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title: "Kubernetes Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3e85393-2b47-4201-b8a8-a06a6bf1ed30"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "D V L A"
published: "2017-12-06"
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# Kubernetes Services

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3e85393-2b47-4201-b8a8-a06a6bf1ed30

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, Wales, which recently completed a tender for "Kubernetes Services", aimed at evaluating Kubernetes as a technology platform for online digital services. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The open procedure tender had an end date of 5th October 2017, and the awarded contract spans from 16th October 2017 to 15th April 2018, with a total value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in Kubernetes and cloud solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, as the tender is suitable for them. With the ongoing trend towards digital transformation within the public sector, businesses that can provide innovative solutions for online services will find opportunities to compete effectively in this contracting space.

## Notice

DVLA are evaluating the use of Kubernetes as a technology platform for delivering online digital services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16d337f-78a6-4219-831f-aea24829c59d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 15 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2017 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16d337f-78a6-4219-831f-aea24829c59d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b16d337f-78a6-4219-831f-aea24829c59d
  6th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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