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Provision of Online Training Licenses

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) based in Swansea, Wales, awarded a contract to Udemy, Inc. on 11th September 2023 for the provision of online training licences. The contract, classified under e-learning services, involves delivering 24/7 access to Udemy's training library to support staff upskilling. The procurement process followed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender process has been completed, and the contract commences from 30th July 2023 and extends until 29th July 2026, covering a three-year period with the third-year extension invoked. The total contract value is GBP 252,808.90, with services delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in Wales.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in e-learning and digital training platforms, particularly those capable of offering high-quality, on-demand training content. While the procurement method favoured large-scale suppliers, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit by positioning themselves as partners or subcontractors to such large providers. Businesses with expertise in developing engaging and comprehensive training resources or those with experience in handling extensive training portfolios could find opportunities for collaboration or future competitions within this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Online Training Licenses

Notice Description

The requirement is to provide staff with high quality training through the provision of access to the online training facilities provided by Udemy Business. This includes 24/7 on-demand access to their extensive training library which is needed to support the ongoing upskilling of staff. Year 3 extension invoked.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc023471-72dd-4474-8fb2-890abeaab2fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7defca-21e3-4513-b666-756105a908f7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£252,808 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£252,808 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2023 - 29 Jul 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UDEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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