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L7 Digital & Technology Specialist

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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08 Dec 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), headquartered in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for a "L7 Digital & Technology Specialist Apprenticeship" under the industry category of education and training services. The contract, valued at £18,690, was awarded to QA Limited, a supplier classified as an SME. This contract involves the delivery of one delegate's apprenticeship, with the service available across diverse locations including the United Kingdom, various British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, and globally. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 28th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 27th November 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital and technology training services to expand their reach and showcase their expertise in providing tailored apprenticeship programmes. Companies operating within the educational services sector, particularly those qualified as SMEs, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to the sector's emphasis on flexible and innovative training solutions. Participating in tenders like this one can help businesses heighten their status as trusted suppliers to government agencies, fostering growth within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

L7 Digital & Technology Specialist

Notice Description

L7 Digital & Technology Specialist Apprenticeship for 1 delegate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea9f06e3-3073-4531-9c45-1005263b0f66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e60f757-1380-4317-b530-aab2079b1072
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,690 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,690 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA

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