Award

Provision of Offensive Security Training

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

21 May 2020 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has successfully completed a tender process for the "Provision of Offensive Security Training." This procurement falls under the computer training services category and was based in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £41,599.11, was awarded following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 28 April 2020 and will conclude on 27 April 2023. The tender period ended on 28 February 2020.

This training opportunity opens new avenues for growth for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those that offer ethical hacking and penetration testing services. Companies that focus on providing high-quality training or have expertise in cybersecurity solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The DVLA's commitment to enhancing its cyber security staff’s skills highlights the increasing demand for such services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Offensive Security Training

Notice Description

To provide DVLA Cyber Security staff with high quality training on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing services. The required training courses will teach the actual skills and methods required to perform Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ae85d77-df5a-4094-8f10-de60349792a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656321f8-9682-4d6d-a645-39fd90780215
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

80533100 - Computer training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,599 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,599 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2020 - 27 Apr 2023 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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFFENSIVE SECURITY (OFFSEC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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