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title: "Provision of PRCA Qualifications"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of PRCA Qualifications

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bf3f246-d948-4921-b707-927f39250a0f

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, located in Swansea, Wales, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of PRCA Qualifications". This procurement falls under the training services industry category and was carried out as a direct method involving a single tender action. The contract, valued at £10,200, began on 7th August 2022 and is set to run for two years until 6th August 2024. The tender period ended on 14th July 2022, and the main objective of the training is to enhance strategic thinking and planning capabilities among staff.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that offer qualifications related to public relations and communications. Companies that can deliver virtual training programmes, especially those with expertise in integrated communication management and public relations, would find this contract especially well-suited for their offerings. Engaging with the DVLA enhances visibility and credibility within the public sector, making it an attractive avenue for growth for SMEs in the training industry.

## Notice

DVLA's Strategic and External Communications team (responsible for the delivery of communications throughout the agency, and any DVLA related communications to the media) require access to the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) to obtain PRCA Professional Qualifications. The following courses have been identified: - 2 x PRCA Diploma in Integrated Communication Management (Dip PRCA)- 6 months - 1 x Advanced Certificate (AdCert PRCA) DVLA's External Communications Team (incorporates the Media Relations and Content & Marketing teams and provides advice across the agency for external elements of the DVLA Communications Strategy) require the following training courses: - 1 x 1 x Diploma in PR and Communications Management (DipPRCA) The course needs to be delivered virtually and should take no more than 12 months to complete. The course objective needs to ensure that candidates will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking and planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bd5c89-b42a-4069-b63d-a2e3ebc5d342 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2022 - 6 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,180 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bd5c89-b42a-4069-b63d-a2e3ebc5d342

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bd5c89-b42a-4069-b63d-a2e3ebc5d342
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a4c7b09-ea5e-4634-b047-9d712105b1df
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4057bf1e-cc85-43de-bf14-6624c979ab9f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b06442b-8244-471b-ad11-586567526a1a
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