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Provision of Cyber Attack Response Training

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has engaged in a procurement process for the provision of Cyber Attack Response Training services, classified under the training services category. The procurement, having used a direct and single tender action method due to its below-threshold nature, involves the contracting of services within Wales, United Kingdom, specifically delivered at postal code SA6 7JL. The contract initially covered the period from 29th January 2024 to 28th January 2026, but it has been extended until 9th January 2027. The procurement process is complete, and Parker Information Solutions Limited was awarded the contract, valued at GBP 33,395. Key dates include the tender end date on 8th January 2024 and the award confirmation on 9th February 2024.

Such tenders present growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. The opportunity is tailored for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and training services, offering a consistent and extended timeline for service delivery. This contract ensures a stable partnership that extends for an additional year beyond the initial terms, allowing businesses like Parker Information Solutions Limited to not only expand their client portfolio but also gain a substantial foothold in governmental digital security projects. SMEs involved in IT and cybersecurity can leverage contracts of this nature for long-term growth, demonstrating specialised expertise and adaptability in handling sensitive and critical cyber response operations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cyber Attack Response Training

Notice Description

The DVLA Cyber Security Team, within Information Technology Services (ITS), have a specific and specialised requirement for ongoing development in responding to online cyber-attacks attacks. Please note the specification document is not published with this notice for sensitivity reasons. The Plus one option to extend the contract has been invoked until January 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3332495-44eb-4534-ba59-c7711e3561bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec694dd-9c3b-48a9-838e-40832a9b090c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2024 - 9 Jan 2027 3-4 years
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
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

PARKER INFORMATION SOLUTIONS

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