Award

Variation - Provision of AWS Exam Voucher

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2022 at 11:16

Award Notice
Award

20 May 2020 at 12:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea, Wales, has completed a tender process for the provision of AWS Exam Vouchers, with two contracts awarded to Global Knowledge Network Ltd. The tender initiated in February 2020 and included a total of 58 additional vouchers as a variation to the original contract, with the contract period extending until February 2023. The procurement was undertaken as a direct single tender action, and the total value of the contracts amounted to £32,485 for the variations, and £23,190 for the initial purchase of exam vouchers. The award notice for the variation contract was published on 27 April 2022.

This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational training services or exam preparation. SMEs engaged in AWS training or related services would be well-suited to compete, taking advantage of their expertise and agility in providing training solutions. With the increasing demand for cloud certification and training, businesses that can offer tailored training programmes or resit exam services may find significant growth potential in response to this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variation - Provision of AWS Exam Voucher

Notice Description

This requirement is for the variation of the purchase of an additional 58 vouchers for examinations in various subjects/levels of AWS training, along with the provision to purchase any additional exams that may be needed for resit purposes. Additional information: Contract Variation for an additional 58 Exam Vouchers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-856d598e-6450-425d-bfbb-8f08de496cef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afffc351-ebda-499e-9396-ad1562669671
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2020 - 20 Feb 2023 3-4 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
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Donna-Marie Miles
Contact Email
donna-marie.miles@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01792 783970

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

GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK

Further Information

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