Award

Provision of CA Gen Training

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

31 Jan 2025 at 13:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Wales has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of CA Gen Training" under the industry category of Specialist Training Services. This open procedure tender, valued at £271,000, sought to provide access to a suite of CA Gen courses on a call-off basis. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with the contract start date on 27 January 2025 and end date on 26 January 2028. The closing date for tender submissions was 18 December 2024.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in specialist training services, particularly those experienced in delivering IT-related training programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, allowing them to expand their portfolio, increase revenue, and establish a relationship with a major public sector client like the DVLA. The open procedure threshold method ensures that the competition is accessible to a broad range of potential suppliers, fostering a competitive and innovative marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of CA Gen Training

Notice Description

The scope of this requirement is for access to a suite of CA Gen courses to pull from when required on a call off basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aac559b0-e1a7-47f8-ba21-badf78c41124
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1b6278-26c1-4281-8440-5c5e7fd125d5
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£271,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£271,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2028 2-3 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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