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Provision of INE Training Platform/Licences

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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18 Dec 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Morriston, United Kingdom, recently completed a public procurement process under the title "Provision of INE Training Platform/Licences." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on training software development services. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 18th December 2025, with a contract signing date of 13th November 2025. The procurement method used was direct, operating below the threshold without competition, and the initiative called for a flexible call-off contract to provide INE training licences for up to 23 users. The contract period spans from 13th November 2025 to 2nd November 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT training software development services. It suits large-scale businesses capable of providing high-quality online technical training solutions, particularly those offering browser-based labs, certification preparation, and immersive, hands-on learning resources. The awarded supplier, Internetwork Expert LLC, exemplifies the type of organisation well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. Businesses in this sector can leverage such contracts to showcase their expertise, expand their reach within public sector organisations, and establish long-term relationships with central government bodies such as the DVLA.

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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-05f8d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNETWORK EXPERT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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