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L6 Digital User Experience (UX) Professional

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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06 Feb 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a procurement process titled "L6 Digital User Experience (UX) Professional", classified under the "Education and training services" industry category. The tender aimed to secure professional apprenticeship training for delegates, with a contract value of £96,000. The procurement, which utilised a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, reached award status on 5th February 2026. The services are set to be delivered across multiple regions, including the UK and other territories, with the contract running from 6th February 2026 to 31st August 2028.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for higher education institutions or organisations specialising in user experience training, particularly those with the capacity to operate across various geographical locations. The contract, awarded to Manchester Metropolitan University, underscores the potential for other entities in the educational sector to engage with governmental agencies like DVSA for targeted training programmes. While the current tender is awarded, similar opportunities in public contracts can support long-term business growth by establishing partnerships within the public sector and leveraging dynamic purchasing systems.

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Notice Title

L6 Digital User Experience (UX) Professional

Notice Description

L6 Digital User Experience (UX) Professional Apprenticeship for 4 delegates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c072b31-909e-418e-8cd0-b368acb6deb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9ab6773-ec8f-4d2a-9db2-87e912911308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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