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i2 Training

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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17 Mar 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for the "i2 Training" project, focusing on education and training services within the public authority central government sector. Situated in Bristol, United Kingdom, DVSA awarded a contract for Analyst Notebook and iBase Standard training. The procurement followed a limited competition method below the threshold, with the contracting process concluded on 17th March 2026. The training program commenced on 16th March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement aligns with legal mandates under UKPGA 2023/54.

The contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those skilled in software and analytical tools. As the procurement method was limited, suitable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like I2 Group - Commerce Decisions Ltd, the awarded supplier, stand to effectively compete by demonstrating specialised expertise and competitive pricing. Businesses focusing on professional training can leverage such opportunities to expand their reach and secure government contracts, fostering growth and increased market presence within the educational services sector.

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Notice Title

i2 Training

Notice Description

This is for Analyst Notebook Training for 2 delegates and iBase Standard course training for 7 delgates

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023926-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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 STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I2 GROUP - COMMERCE DECISIONS

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