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Provision of MSc in Cyber Technology

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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14 Sep 2020 at 06:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking to enhance its workforce's skills through the provision of an MSc in Cyber Technology. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a value of £24,666. The direct method was employed for this single tender action, which completed on 30 July 2020. The contract commenced on 1 September 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 August 2024. The training will be delivered at DVLA's facilities located in Swansea, Wales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers, particularly those with expertise in ethical hacking and cybersecurity education. Businesses that specialise in delivering high-quality training services, especially in penetration testing and incident response, will be well-positioned to leverage this contract. Furthermore, companies offering bespoke educational programmes aligned with professional practice and research methods in cyber technology could find this opportunity particularly lucrative as the demand for skilled professionals in this field continues to grow.

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Notice Title

Provision of MSc in Cyber Technology

Notice Description

The requirement is to provide DVLA Ethical Hacking Services with high quality training on legal ethical and professional practice and research methods, penetration testing and incident response, and the opportunity to complete an MSc project and dissertation The requirement is specifically for three delegates to complete their studies and achieve an MSc in Cyber Technology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a8e416-90ff-4a19-a678-69e02cf33bfa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£24,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 30 Aug 2024 3-4 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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DE MONTFORT EXPERTISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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