Award

Provision of Digital Online Training Platform for ITS

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

12 May 2025 at 13:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Digital Online Training Platform for ITS, with the contracting authority being based in Swansea, Wales. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Training software package" and was conducted through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Softcat Plc, commenced on 24th April 2025 and runs until 23rd April 2026, with an option for the buyer to extend for a further 12 months. The value of the contract stands at £300,787.50, subject to a call-off process allowing for the purchase of up to 425 licences during the contract period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and online learning sectors, particularly for those offering scalable, flexible training solutions like Pluralsight platforms. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that innovate in digital training methods and can swiftly respond to the evolving educational needs within governmental bodies. The successful supplier, Softcat Plc, demonstrates the advantage large corporations may have when competing for such contracts, given their scale and capability to fulfil substantial licence agreements efficiently. Competing businesses can leverage this opportunity to showcase their expertise and ability to enhance learning outcomes through targeted, quality online training solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Digital Online Training Platform for ITS

Notice Description

DVLA ITS require 325 Pluralsight Online learning licences with the ability to add a further 100 licences throughout the year on a call off process. The content on Pluralsight is of high quality, and the ability to share and create learning paths makes it easy to target certain areas that need improvement in certain capabilities. The breadth of relevant courses makes it invaluable to our staff To improve ITS staff knowledge on areas such as Java, Ruby, Spring Boot, CSSLP, Ethical Hacking and ITIL amongst others. This Call-Off Contract Starts on 24/04/2025 and is valid for 12 months. This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for one period of up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f79cb818-cb4f-4e9c-b9e9-4b83f90adc97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,787 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,393 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA7 6JL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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