Award

MSc Psychological Sciences

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 14:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has successfully awarded a contract for an MSc programme in Psychological Sciences, aimed at enhancing human factors-based accident investigations by developing inspectors' expertise. The award, dated 11th February 2026, involves a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. It falls under the services industry category, specifically adult-education services at university level. The contract period runs from 21st January 2026 to 31st October 2028, with Brunel University of London as the supplier. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, reflecting its completion. Relevant stakeholders for this procurement include public authorities within the central government structure, located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for educational institutions specialising in psychological sciences to grow by servicing government departments keen on advancing their operational capacities in accident investigation. It specifically suits universities with a strong focus on adult education services at the university level and those with the capability to provide part-time MSc programmes. As the procurement was completed without open competition, it highlights the potential for established large-scale educational providers to secure similar government contracts through expertise and strategic partnerships. Businesses that can tailor services to meet specific governmental needs and demonstrate high competency in delivering requisite educational services will be well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MSc Psychological Sciences

Notice Description

In order to underpin human factors based accident investigations, the AAIB require an Inspector to undergo a 2 year Part Time MSc level degree in psychological sciences at university.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012494-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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