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GB-Swansea: Provision of Forklift Truck & Electric Pallet Truck Driver Training

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT, DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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24 Sep 2020 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Forklift Truck & Electric Pallet Truck Driver Training" service. This contract falls under the safety training services category and is situated in Swansea, Wales. The tender was initially opened on a date that has now passed, with the tender period concluding on 2nd July 2020 and the contract commencing on 1st September 2020, running until 31st August 2025. The total value of the contract awarded is £47,961.07, and the procurement was executed through an open procedure aimed at selecting suitable suppliers.

This training service presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in safety training services and related areas to engage in a long-term contract that has a substantial commitment period. As the selected supplier, Commercial Operator Training Solutions Ltd will be responsible for training users of the DVLA's fleet of forklift trucks, creating potential pathways for other training providers in the market to develop similar services or partnerships. Businesses with expertise in health and safety training for industrial vehicle operators are particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swansea: Provision of Forklift Truck & Electric Pallet Truck Driver Training

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 September 2020 for the following reason: Contract award value amended.(The Agency has Stores and Operational Service Group areas (OSG) within the business that utilise forklift trucks & electric pallet trucks to underpin business delivery. The requirement is for training and accreditation of users of DVLA's fleet of Fork Lift Trucks.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28309efe-fe62-4a48-9c38-e4a1534eb84c
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,961 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,961 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT, DRIVER AND 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

COMMERCIAL OPERATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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