Tender

Provision of INE Training Platform/Licences

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has initiated a public procurement process to acquire a Provision of INE Training Platform/Licences for the Information Technology Service department. The open competition tender, identified as CRN/25/22, is aimed at securing licences for up to 23 users to access high-quality online technical training specifically for the IT industry, including browser-based labs and certification preparation. This procurement falls under the services category and is being carried out below the threshold for central government entities across the United Kingdom. Prospective suppliers have until 13th October 2025 to submit their bids, following the enquiry period which concludes on 25th September 2025. The procurement process is facilitated through the Department for Transport's sourcing portal, Jaggaer.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the training services industry, particularly those specialising in IT skill development and certification. Organisations that offer robust online learning platforms with engaging, interactive features, and have a strong track record in providing tailored IT education, will find this tender particularly lucrative. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is notably inclusive, allowing electronic submissions and placing emphasis on both quality and price in the evaluation process. Competing businesses can showcase their capability to provide comprehensive, flexible learning solutions, potentially securing a contract for the year-long period commencing on 1st November 2025.

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Notice Title

Provision of INE Training Platform/Licences

Notice Description

The Information Technology Service (ITS) department require a flexible call-off contract for up to a maximum of 23 users to have licences to access INE Premium/Professional high quality online technical training specifically for the IT industry. We require the Skills Dive add on. The Premium Plan includes browser-based labs for practical skill development, certification prep to help prepare for the technical portions of exams, guided learning paths for efficient, organized studying with interactive video-based courses, on-demand educational resources and world-class expert instructors Skills dive enables you to prepare for real world scenarios with immersive, hands-on labs to solidify technical knowledge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057750-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,680 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Jardine Davies
Contact Email
sourcetopay.helpdesk@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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