---
title: "Facial Recognition Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05146c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# Facial Recognition Software

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05146c

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), based in Bristol, United Kingdom, involves the planned procurement of Facial Recognition Software. This process falls within the IT services industry category, specifically involving consulting, software development, internet, and support. The value of the procurement is estimated to be £2,400,000 gross, with an allocated budget of £2,000,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the official notice expected to be published by 1st November 2025. The intended contract period is from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Although there was a previous tender related to this project, it has been withdrawn as indicated by a tender cancellation notice published on 20th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in IT services and software development. With an ample budget and a comprehensive scope, businesses with expertise in developing facial recognition technologies and providing reliable software solutions would be well-suited to participate. Success in securing this contract would not only provide financial benefits but also enhance the company's reputation by partnering with a central government entity like the DVSA, contributing to its broader technological advancements.

## Notice

The provision for Facial Recognition Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022927-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 0DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 07:14 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022927-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 12:15 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021732-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022927-2025
  20th May 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021732-2025
  15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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