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title: "Provision of SmartBear Ready API (soap) floating subscription licences - PS/26/36"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Provision of SmartBear Ready API (soap) floating subscription licences - PS/26/36

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa54b0db-d431-4a13-a138-306d0d316199

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of SmartBear Ready API (soap) floating subscription licences - PS/26/36" was conducted by the DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. The process reached the award stage and was completed, with the contract being awarded on 25th June 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services, with the contracting process managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers a period from 8th July 2026 to 7th July 2027. Relevant stakeholders are located in Wales, United Kingdom, with the expected value of the contract being £13,727.76 GBP.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software-related services, particularly those capable of providing API subscription licences. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. With DVLA as the buying organisation, businesses that can meet their technical requirements and have experience working within government frameworks will find this tender an attractive opportunity to expand their state-sector portfolio.

## Notice

Contract awarded via Government Commercial Agency. Award Notice published for transparency. Contract for the provision of SmartBear Ready SPI(soap) floating subscription licences -PS/26/36

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037082f8-521e-46e0-9b1f-1ad2793bbb82 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,727 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,727 |
| 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 | DVLA - 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 | SOFTWAREONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037082f8-521e-46e0-9b1f-1ad2793bbb82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/037082f8-521e-46e0-9b1f-1ad2793bbb82
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b1cfeb3-6c66-4887-bb4c-fed81d5027a6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb899b9b-baa6-4688-aaaa-0c861cd745c7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3ae4e0d-e924-41be-baad-6cc96aea05e1
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