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title: "Provision of MSc Software Engineering Degree Course"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of MSc Software Engineering Degree Course

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05cb9e94-ce10-4456-ba17-1629f4effde7

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has awarded a contract for the Provision of an MSc Software Engineering Degree Course, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code 72000000). The procurement method was a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2026, with delivery locations specified in Wales, United Kingdom. The total contract value is £111,000. The tender was initially closed on 14th April 2024, with the contract officially awarded to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David on 21st March 2024.

This public procurement contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in academic IT courses and training programmes. The targeted procurement to build technical capabilities suggests that experienced educational institutions or training providers within the IT sector could benefit from such contracts. As the University of Wales Trinity Saint David has secured the contract, other businesses in the academic and training field can look to similar opportunities to partner with government organisations like the DVLA for specialised educational programmes. This contract underscores the importance of innovative educational approaches in attracting and retaining STEM graduates within the IT department, potentially leading to further full-time roles and career advancements. SMEs offering tailored technical training solutions will find this an encouraging precedent for future procurements.

## Notice

ITS have an ongoing requirement to build and develop the technical capability of their staff and have worked with universities to understand our current requirements and business needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7177d9d-5e19-4e7b-a6fb-09aca9726049 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 12:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7177d9d-5e19-4e7b-a6fb-09aca9726049
- 4 Apr 2024 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7177d9d-5e19-4e7b-a6fb-09aca9726049

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7177d9d-5e19-4e7b-a6fb-09aca9726049
  4th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03bacaca-0494-4b09-9357-f0fe8cae448d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2035e32a-cf74-4aa7-9e25-073c807c2e99
  n/a

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