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Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment Services

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 12:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 13:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process outlined in this JSON document involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) as the buying organisation, located in Morriston, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment Services," is categorised under training services in the industry. The process has moved through to the award and contract stage, with the contract being active as of 12th December 2025. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, seeking to ensure compliance with government legislation and industry standards for operating mechanical handling equipment. The total contract value amounts to £59,949, extending from December 2025 to December 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those experienced in health and safety certification for equipment handling. The contract is suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering certified training courses in line with Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) certification standards. With the DVLA's commitment to enhancing staff training and development, providers of mechanical handling equipment training can leverage this opportunity to expand and demonstrate their expertise in the public sector, while potentially establishing a long-term relationship with a central government entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment Services

Notice Description

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 staff training and development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001046-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,949 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
MORRISTON
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Crosshands Industrial Training Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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