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13 Aug 2021 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency is soliciting bids for the "Provision of Online Training Licences" to enhance the technical capabilities of its workforce, particularly in IT roles. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, with a contract value of £58,600. The procurement process used was a direct method via a single tender action due to the contract's lower threshold. The contract period commenced on 30th July 2021 and will continue until 29th July 2022. The tendering phase concluded on 22nd July 2021, with the award notice published recently on 13th August 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in online training platforms, particularly those that can cater to governmental and educational needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as the DVLA seeks to enhance its internal technical skills, thereby creating a demand for innovative training solutions. Companies with expertise in online education and workforce development are encouraged to engage, as the DVLA's ongoing commitment to improving its workforce presents potential for long-term partnerships in training services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Online Training Licences

Notice Description

The DVLA are one of the first in Government to have a fully operational in-house IT function. To support this our ITS department are now focusing on increasing technical roles and knowledge. The next steps are to maximise the potential of the workforce and significantly increase their knowledge and expertise, particularly within some disciplines where expertise is scarce, therefore specialist training for teams of differing expertise is required. Other departments within the Agency will also be on boarding. In order to develop their capability a change approach is required and it has been identified that each department has a need for an accessible an online learning platform. This requirement will support the increase of technical skills in line with the DVLA Strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9618d34f-d3f0-458f-af74-4ca129c50048
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bb1544-3c3c-4031-81ea-dde71803b021
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

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2021 - 29 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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

Udemy, Inc.

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