---
title: "Software Licences and Maintenance Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05153a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05153a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# Software Licences and Maintenance Support

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05153a

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Software Licences and Maintenance Support. Classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support, the tender is projected to take place within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of Bristol. This procurement seeks to provide essential software maintenance and support, and any future notices are expected to be published around 2nd July 2029. The planned contract period spans from 1st May 2030 to 30th April 2035, with the potential for renewal extending up to April 2037. The planned gross value of this project is £45.6 million, reflecting significant investment above threshold sum. Although currently a pipeline notice, further details regarding tender stages will follow if the opportunity materialises.

This procurement initiative creates promising avenues for business growth in the IT sector. Companies specialising in IT services, such as software consulting and support, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The tender is favourable for SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with government efforts to support smaller enterprises. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance service offerings, and potentially secure long-term partnerships with a central government authority. This opportunity encourages innovation and participation, opening doors to a lucrative contract poised to bolster growth and market presence within the technological domain.

## Notice

Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.The provision for Software Licences and Maintenance Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022540-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jul 2029 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2030 - 30 Apr 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY |
| 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

- 19 May 2025 at 10:33 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022540-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 07:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022006-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022540-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022006-2025
  16th 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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