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IT Linux Based Online Training

D V L A

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07 Apr 2017 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "IT Linux Based Online Training" has been awarded by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency), located in Swansea, Wales. This procurement process falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £57,000. The tender's procurement method was a direct award, and the contract is effective from 5 April 2017 to 4 April 2019. The award notice was published on 7 April 2017, finalising the procurement stage.

This training initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in IT and online learning platforms. Companies that provide comprehensive training resources, access to hands-on labs, or have the capabilities to offer extensive content on Linux, AWS, DevOps, and related technologies would be well-suited to compete. As the DVLA aims to educate a substantial number of its IT staff, this sets the stage for suppliers who can deliver robust training solutions that cater to large educational needs.

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Notice Title

IT Linux Based Online Training

Notice Description

In line with the ITS reorganisation DVLA have given a commitment to staff that training facilities will be made available. The department now requires a training program to educate 150 DVLA IT staff requiring access to a library of content with 2,500+ videos (500+ hours) covering Linux, AWS, OpenStack, DevOps, Azure and BigData. DVLA also requires access to six (6) lab servers to allow for hands-on, scenario based labs in a real environment and access to iOS and Android apps which can be used to download content for learning on the go.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e533bdd-1402-42c1-ba4c-4b6847cd7e32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/543b047a-d8ec-4694-878b-1b592bcd1ac6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2017 - 4 Apr 2019 1-2 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
D V L A
Contact Name
David Cronin
Contact Email
david.cronin@dvla.gsi.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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINUX ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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