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Artificial Intelligence Masters

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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02 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Artificial Intelligence Masters" was conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The process involved awarding a contract for one student to complete a masters programme in artificial intelligence. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly education and training services. The tender was awarded to the University of Liverpool, a large supplier based in Merseyside. This limited competition process was completed with the contract active from 24th February 2026 until 30th September 2028, with a gross value of £15,830.40. The key legal framework guiding this procurement was the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates an opportunity for educational institutions that specialise in artificial intelligence and training services, enabling them to showcase their expertise and offerings in post-graduate programmes. It also presents growth potential for universities looking to expand their collaborations with government agencies. With a focus on advanced training in artificial intelligence, institutions with robust curricula and faculty expertise in this domain are best suited to compete in similar future procurements, enhancing their academic profile and increasing enrolments in specialised programmes.

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Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence Masters

Notice Description

1 student to complete artificial intelligence masters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fe2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018548-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,192 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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