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L4 Software Tester

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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05 Jun 2025 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), with the legal name DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, has successfully completed a procurement process for "L4 Software Tester" services, classified under Training services (CPV: 80500000). The tender reached the award stage on 3rd June 2025, with the contract active from 26th May 2025 until 25th May 2027. The procurement method adopted was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £18,000. The project offers services intended to be delivered across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in training services, to enhance their portfolio and establish footholds in diverse markets. Given its nature, the contract is an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of delivering competitive and high-quality software tester training. Firebrand Training Ltd, a qualified SME, has been awarded this contract, exemplifying the kind of businesses that are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Companies aiming for growth in the software and training sectors could leverage similar opportunities offered by the DVSA and other governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L4 Software Tester

Notice Description

L4 Software Tester

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f98263a4-5ecf-4030-b4cb-68c6b7235966
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBRAND TRAINING

Further Information

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