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L6 Welsh degree

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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01 Sep 2025 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "L6 Welsh degree" was completed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), headquartered in Bristol, England. This procurement falls under the "Education and training services" category, with a specific focus on providing a degree programme in Wales, United Kingdom. The DVSA utilised a selective procurement method, opting for a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David being the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £162,000, covers a period from 31st August 2025 to 30th August 2028. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th August 2025 and the award publication on 1st September 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with a capacity for developing and delivering degree programmes. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's successful bid. Engagement in such contracts can foster business growth by expanding service offerings and strengthening relationships within the education sector. Companies with experience in framework agreements and the UK education sector would find this tender type advantageous for strategic expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L6 Welsh degree

Notice Description

L6 Welsh degree for 6 people

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee5706ff-094d-4681-9889-0eb91aa059e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4acfc889-14a0-47fb-8fa4-35881b2f093e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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