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Provision of Fibre Optic Specialist Training

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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12 Apr 2023 at 08:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Fibre Optic Specialist Training to Fibreplus Ltd. The contract, valued at £23,902, was awarded on 28th March 2023. The training services contract has a total value of £47,804 and has a contract period from 3rd April 2023 to 2nd April 2024. The procurement stage was an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender deadline on 21st February 2023. The training services fall under the "Services" category and will be delivered to a location in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.

This contract for Fibre Optic Specialist Training provides opportunities for businesses, especially those in the training services industry, to engage with the DVLA and potentially secure subcontracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement opportunity. Businesses offering specialist training services related to fibre optic network cabling and planning could be well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the upskilling of staff within the Datacentre business area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fibre Optic Specialist Training

Notice Description

ITS require a flexible call-off contract for Fibre Optic Specialist training, which is required for staff based within the Datacentre business area. The contract term will initially be for 1 year, with the option to extend for an additional year. This requirement is specifically for staff who require training on fibre optic network cabling and planning and includes two courses leading to qualifications working with fibre optic or copper cabling for interior and exterior scenarios, as well as the planning of overhead communications network. The following is an overview of training courses required within this contract. Should the supplier revise their training catalogue, any new or updated courses will also fall within scope of this contract. It should be noted that the number of delegates requiring training is not a commitment at this stage as this will vary according to staffing levels, recruitment, skills, etc.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e85d86fa-3b2d-4573-8f46-e75143fbc6ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£47,804 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,902 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2024 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
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

FIBREPLUS

Further Information

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