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Provision of MSc Software Engineering Degree Course

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a contract for the Provision of an MSc Software Engineering Degree Course, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement method was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026, with delivery locations specified in Wales, United Kingdom. The total contract value is £111,000. The tender was initially closed on 14th April 2024, with the contract officially awarded to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David on 21st March 2024.

This public procurement contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in academic IT courses and training programmes. The targeted procurement to build technical capabilities suggests that experienced educational institutions or training providers within the IT sector could benefit from such contracts. As the University of Wales Trinity Saint David has secured the contract, other businesses in the academic and training field can look to similar opportunities to partner with government organisations like the DVLA for specialised educational programmes. This contract underscores the importance of innovative educational approaches in attracting and retaining STEM graduates within the IT department, potentially leading to further full-time roles and career advancements. SMEs offering tailored technical training solutions will find this an encouraging precedent for future procurements.

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Notice Title

Provision of MSc Software Engineering Degree Course

Notice Description

ITS have an ongoing requirement to build and develop the technical capability of their staff and have worked with universities to understand our current requirements and business needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7177d9d-5e19-4e7b-a6fb-09aca9726049
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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