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title: "Provision of Foundation Degree in Computer Science"
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# Provision of Foundation Degree in Computer Science

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ce2773b-d518-49a9-b506-d30dc166897a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Foundation Degree in Computer Science" was initiated by the D V L A, based in Swansea, England. This contract falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £146,976 GBP. The direct award procurement method was utilised, and the contract period runs from 26th September 2016 to 30th June 2018. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period ending on 23rd September 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those offering higher education and IT-related programmes. Organisations capable of delivering foundation degrees or vocational training aligned with the needs of the Welsh Assembly Government would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of Swansea University as a supplier highlights the potential for partnerships or collaborative ventures in this domain, especially for businesses looking to access government funding and broaden their service offerings.

## Notice

To provide foundation degree in Computer Science and IT provided by Swansea University. Also apprenticeship through Acorn Group Ltd gives access to Government Funding (Welsh Assembly Government). Full value of contract would have been PS300k without the funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62b8a5a-4072-4772-8948-a4bbda167255 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,976 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,976 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2016 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62b8a5a-4072-4772-8948-a4bbda167255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62b8a5a-4072-4772-8948-a4bbda167255
  12th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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