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Provision of Online Training Licences

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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13 Aug 2021 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency), located in Swansea, Wales, has completed a direct procurement process for the provision of online training licences. The contract, valued at £61,175, was awarded to UDEMY, Inc. The procurement, which involved a single tender action below the threshold, was initiated with the aim of enhancing technical capabilities within the DVLA's in-house IT function. The contract period runs from 30th July 2021 to 29th July 2022, following a tender period that ended on 22nd July 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in online training services, particularly those that can provide tailored courses suitable for technical roles. Companies that excel in vocational training, especially those offering scalable online learning platforms, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The emphasis on increasing the DVLA's workforce capabilities indicates a strong demand for innovative educational solutions, making this an attractive market for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Online Training Licences

Notice Description

The DVLA are one of the first in Government to have a fully operational in-house IT function. To support this our ITS department are now focusing on increasing technical roles and knowledge. The next steps are to maximise the potential of the workforce and significantly increase their knowledge and expertise, particularly within some disciplines where expertise is scarce, therefore specialist training for teams of differing expertise is required. Other departments within the Agency will also be on boarding. In order to develop their capability a change approach is required and it has been identified that each department has a need for an accessible an online learning platform. This requirement will support the increase of technical skills in line with the DVLA Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ea62b4d-fe72-4f34-b06b-e4ddf64da250
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff7b88f-2bd1-4ddf-acf9-d8b0443d2437
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

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2022 6-12 months
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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Ian Meade
Contact Email
ian.meade@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

UDEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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