Planning

Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment & Various Health & Safety Training Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 12:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is planning a procurement process for the provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment and various Health & Safety Training Services. This tender is classified under the industry category of staff training services (CPV: 80511000) and is set in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date anticipated by 24th March 2025 and the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The estimated contract value ranges between £80,000 and £100,000.

This tender can create significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in certified health and safety training and mechanical handling equipment. The DVLA's requirement to ensure compliance with government legislation and industry standards for forklift and pallet truck operations will be critical. Businesses that excel in providing RTITB certification and have expertise in training and development for various operational areas within an organisation will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment & Various Health & Safety Training Services

Notice Description

The Agency are looking to come out to market for the following services. The Agency has a requirement to ensure all staff operating forklift trucks and electric pallet trucks comply with government legislation and industry standards, specifically Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) certification. The Agency utilises forklift trucks and electric pallet trucks across its stores and operational areas to facilitate business activities The DVLA requires various health and safety certified training courses to support the training and development needs across OSG, ITS, Estates and Stores.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9fed4d-fb89-4e49-8773-26e5d46c2a1c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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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