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title: "Provision of Offensive Security Training"
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# Provision of Offensive Security Training

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ae85d77-df5a-4094-8f10-de60349792a5

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has successfully completed a tender process for the "Provision of Offensive Security Training." This procurement falls under the computer training services category and was based in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £41,599.11, was awarded following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 28 April 2020 and will conclude on 27 April 2023. The tender period ended on 28 February 2020.

This training opportunity opens new avenues for growth for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those that offer ethical hacking and penetration testing services. Companies that focus on providing high-quality training or have expertise in cybersecurity solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The DVLA's commitment to enhancing its cyber security staff’s skills highlights the increasing demand for such services in the public sector.

## Notice

To provide DVLA Cyber Security staff with high quality training on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing services. The required training courses will teach the actual skills and methods required to perform Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656321f8-9682-4d6d-a645-39fd90780215 |
| 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 | 21 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2020 - 27 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,599 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,599 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OFFENSIVE SECURITY (OFFSEC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80533100 - Computer training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2020 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656321f8-9682-4d6d-a645-39fd90780215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656321f8-9682-4d6d-a645-39fd90780215
  21st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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