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title: "GB-Swansea: Provision of Forklift Truck & Electric Pallet Truck Driver Training"
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# GB-Swansea: Provision of Forklift Truck & Electric Pallet Truck Driver Training

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT, DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe26a1a3-aaff-4211-852c-67961509f272

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Forklift Truck & Electric Pallet Truck Driver Training" service. This contract falls under the safety training services category and is situated in Swansea, Wales. The tender was initially opened on a date that has now passed, with the tender period concluding on 2nd July 2020 and the contract commencing on 1st September 2020, running until 31st August 2025. The total value of the contract awarded is £47,961.07, and the procurement was executed through an open procedure aimed at selecting suitable suppliers.

This training service presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in safety training services and related areas to engage in a long-term contract that has a substantial commitment period. As the selected supplier, Commercial Operator Training Solutions Ltd will be responsible for training users of the DVLA's fleet of forklift trucks, creating potential pathways for other training providers in the market to develop similar services or partnerships. Businesses with expertise in health and safety training for industrial vehicle operators are particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this category.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 September 2020 for the following reason: Contract award value amended.(The Agency has Stores and Operational Service Group areas (OSG) within the business that utilise forklift trucks & electric pallet trucks to underpin business delivery. The requirement is for training and accreditation of users of DVLA's fleet of Fork Lift Trucks.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28309efe-fe62-4a48-9c38-e4a1534eb84c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,961 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,961 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT, DRIVER AND 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 | COMMERCIAL OPERATOR TRAINING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 14:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28309efe-fe62-4a48-9c38-e4a1534eb84c
- 4 Aug 2020 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28309efe-fe62-4a48-9c38-e4a1534eb84c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28309efe-fe62-4a48-9c38-e4a1534eb84c
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=506662646
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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