Awarded contract

Provision of ICT Health Checks

Details

Value
£100,000
Duration
2 years
Topic
Computer testing services
Published
17 July 2025

Tender description

This requirement is for a Cyber Security health check company to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on the DVLA infrastructure and applications (both physical and cloud based). In addition to performing on site testing the company must have a fully mature and documented remote testing solution in place, in order to remotely connect to our network. They must be PCI ASV approved and hold CESG, CHECK CERTIFIED GREEN LIGHT, CREST STAR, & Cyber Essential status. Criteria can be broken down as follows: • Must have experience of working with an internal Government Cyber Security teams to develop penetration testing strategies. • Must evidence how they have developed long term client partnerships in order to deliver required training and skills transfer. • Following the completion of the engagement the supplier must explain how they would provide guidance and recommendations on how to maintain the service alongside suggested next steps. • Fully mature remote testing solution.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award published17 July 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Award date22 July 2025
  3. Next: Contract expiry date21 July 2027in 10 months

About the buyer

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency runs driver and vehicle registration services, and buys as a central government agency through a virtual procurement team shared across the Department for Transport family. Contracts Finder lists the agency's current and past goods and services opportunities. Much of its buying follows Cabinet Office guidance and pan-government arrangements for office solutions, temporary staff, travel and uniforms. Strategic contracts cover categories such as ICT, telephony, estates, print and mail, and enforcement work like wheel-clamping. The Commercial Services Group in Swansea handles supplier enquiries for the agency.

Procurement spend from central entities makes up 66% of overall UK public spend.

Over the past 5 years, most of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's contract awards have been in IT services, software and information systems and business services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 72820000 · Computer testing services

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