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title: "CBC-1864-Q-SM DVLA's KADOE Access - AWARD"
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# CBC-1864-Q-SM DVLA's KADOE Access - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa365537-d7ae-4f59-a826-28f1bdfcbfa1

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for providing database services under the tender titled "CBC-1864-Q-SM DVLA's KADOE Access." The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and will conclude on 30th November 2030. This public procurement falls under the industry category of database services, classified with CPV code 72320000. Although primarily located in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, the contract involves services reaching various territories including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and further afield. The tender was initiated by Central Bedfordshire Council with a deadline for completion of quotations by 21st November 2025 at 5 pm.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in database services to engage with a public sector organisation, promoting substantial business growth through a multi-year contract. The tender is well-suited for companies capable of delivering extensive database management services across diverse geographical areas. Central Bedfordshire Council, as the contracting authority, is committed to supporting tenderers throughout the quotation process, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. The contract was awarded to Valcon, suggesting that competitive businesses with a strong track record in database services could effectively compete in similar tenders. The procurement method is listed as "Other," indicating potential nuances in the solicitation process, requiring firms to be adaptable in their tendering strategies.

## Notice

The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: Wednesday 19th November 2025 by 5pm Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than Friday 21st November by 5pm Quotations received after that time will be excluded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b240f1-6e66-4403-aea3-41d74c69ecf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b240f1-6e66-4403-aea3-41d74c69ecf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b240f1-6e66-4403-aea3-41d74c69ecf3
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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