Provision of MSc Software Engineering Degree Course

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The Information Technology Services (ITS) department have an ongoing requirement to build and develop the technical capability of ITS staff and have continually worked with universities to understand our current requirements and our business needs. Over time we have recognised that a fully academic approach to learning does not provide us with staff that are fully job ready at the end of the programme, therefore limiting our success in fulfilling the recruitment criteria for vacant posts. In order to develop the technical capability required we have identified a distinct need for a specific course in MSc Software Engineering (Web) to support the attraction of STEM graduates. We have already seen the positive impact this training has had within our IT department, with many previous students securing full time roles with subsequent promotions

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b83f
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057638-2026
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: 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
CPV Codes: 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: Not specified
Local Authority: Swansea
Electoral Ward: Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency: Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY ST DAVID

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057638-2026
18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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