Award

Provision of Offsec Training Licences

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

07 Nov 2024 at 14:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) based in Swansea, has completed the tender process for the provision of Offsec Training Licences. This procurement, categorised under training services (CPV code: 80500000), involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The awarded contract, valued at £15,480 GBP, runs from 24th October 2024 to 23rd October 2025, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. The awarded contract to QA Ltd provides Learn Unlimited subscription licences for up to four delegates, offering flexible and on-demand online training content, intended for the Information Technology Service (ITS) department in Wales.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in delivering flexible and specialised training solutions, especially those capable of supporting digital and on-demand training platforms. Enterprises specialising in e-learning, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, would find this type of contract well-suited to their services. The clear requirement for ongoing, flexible access to high-quality training content highlights the demand for innovative and adaptive training solutions in the public sector, providing a significant business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Offsec Training Licences

Notice Description

The DVLA is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), based in Swansea. The DVLA's primary aims are to facilitate road safety and general law enforcement by maintaining accurate registers of drivers and vehicle keepers and to collect Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). The Information Technology Service (ITS) department require a flexible 1 year contract for Offsec Learn Unlimited subscription licences, with the option to extend for an additional year twice (1+1+1). We currently require Learn Unlimited subscriptions for up to 4 delegates who require flexible specialist training in their field. Users should be able to access a digital online training platform offering on-demand training content as and when the need arises, allowing delegates the flexibility to balance life and learning while reducing stress and time pressure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-897d319f-2e32-475f-be45-e959653ee50f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65b00a06-2228-480d-b28d-8e5b92f1c0b7
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
martyn.davies@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
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

QA

Further Information

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