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title: "Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment & Various Health & Safety Training Services"
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# Provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment & Various Health & Safety Training Services

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aff2efec-faed-48d7-b16e-48811999b71a

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is planning a procurement process for the provision of Certified Mechanical Handling Equipment and various Health & Safety Training Services. This tender is classified under the industry category of staff training services (CPV: 80511000) and is set in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date anticipated by 24th March 2025 and the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The estimated contract value ranges between £80,000 and £100,000.

This tender can create significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in certified health and safety training and mechanical handling equipment. The DVLA's requirement to ensure compliance with government legislation and industry standards for forklift and pallet truck operations will be critical. Businesses that excel in providing RTITB certification and have expertise in training and development for various operational areas within an organisation will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

The Agency are looking to come out to market for the following services. The Agency has a requirement to ensure all staff operating forklift trucks and electric pallet trucks comply with government legislation and industry standards, specifically Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB) certification. The Agency utilises forklift trucks and electric pallet trucks across its stores and operational areas to facilitate business activities The DVLA requires various health and safety certified training courses to support the training and development needs across OSG, ITS, Estates and Stores.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9fed4d-fb89-4e49-8773-26e5d46c2a1c |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9fed4d-fb89-4e49-8773-26e5d46c2a1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc9fed4d-fb89-4e49-8773-26e5d46c2a1c
  13th February 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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