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Provision of PRCA Qualifications

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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02 Aug 2022 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, Wales, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of PRCA Qualifications". This procurement falls under the training services industry category and was carried out as a direct method involving a single tender action. The contract, valued at £10,200, began on 7th August 2022 and is set to run for two years until 6th August 2024. The tender period ended on 14th July 2022, and the main objective of the training is to enhance strategic thinking and planning capabilities among staff.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that offer qualifications related to public relations and communications. Companies that can deliver virtual training programmes, especially those with expertise in integrated communication management and public relations, would find this contract especially well-suited for their offerings. Engaging with the DVLA enhances visibility and credibility within the public sector, making it an attractive avenue for growth for SMEs in the training industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of PRCA Qualifications

Notice Description

DVLA's Strategic and External Communications team (responsible for the delivery of communications throughout the agency, and any DVLA related communications to the media) require access to the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) to obtain PRCA Professional Qualifications. The following courses have been identified: - 2 x PRCA Diploma in Integrated Communication Management (Dip PRCA)- 6 months - 1 x Advanced Certificate (AdCert PRCA) DVLA's External Communications Team (incorporates the Media Relations and Content & Marketing teams and provides advice across the agency for external elements of the DVLA Communications Strategy) require the following training courses: - 1 x 1 x Diploma in PR and Communications Management (DipPRCA) The course needs to be delivered virtually and should take no more than 12 months to complete. The course objective needs to ensure that candidates will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and planning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bd5c89-b42a-4069-b63d-a2e3ebc5d342
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2022 - 6 Aug 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

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