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title: "ID 3101532 - DfI - IT Services to support delivery of statutory Vehicle Testing Service for DVA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0296d3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY DVA"
published: "2025-03-27"
---

# ID 3101532 - DfI - IT Services to support delivery of statutory Vehicle Testing Service for DVA

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY DVA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0296d3

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## Summary

The Department for Infrastructure, Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) has awarded a contract for IT services to support the statutory Vehicle Testing Service. The contract, classified under CPV code 72000000 for IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, was awarded to Capita IT Services Ltd. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure, with the contract covering a period of three years from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024, and an optional extension of up to two additional years, depending on the need for continuous service. The contract is valued at £2,127,907.40 GBP, including a recent modification to extend the period until 31st March 2027 and increase the value due to unforeseen circumstances caused by the ongoing pandemic.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). Businesses with expertise in IT consultancy, software development, and technical support are well-suited to partner with public sector agencies such as the DVA, especially in ensuring continuity and managing critical functions during challenging times. The size of the contract and the possibility of extensions make it a lucrative opportunity, with Capita IT Services Ltd. having exemplified the criteria needed for a successful bid.

## Notice

ID 3101532 - DfI - IT Services to support delivery of statutory Vehicle Testing Service for DVA. Please see the 'Specification' for further details on this requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Department for Infrastructure, Driver and Vehicle Agency has a contract with Capita IT Services Ltd for IT services to support delivery of statutory Vehicle Testing Service

Options: The Initial Contract Period is for 3 years 01/04/2021 to 31/03/2024, with an optional extension period of +1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011648-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,799,334 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY DVA |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE; DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8GB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA IT SERVICES; DEPARTMENT FOR INFASTRUCTURE, DRIVER AND VEHICLE AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 17:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011648-2025
- 21 Dec 2022 at 09:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036132-2022
- 26 Feb 2021 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003947-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:609063-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk

## Provenance

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