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title: "AWARDED: TAVI3137 - AAIB Sponsorship of MSc in Human Factors in Aviation"
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# AWARDED: TAVI3137 - AAIB Sponsorship of MSc in Human Factors in Aviation

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6054cd70-2a6f-4b79-99e3-8e8a84f47840

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract under reference TAVI3137 for the sponsorship of an MSc in Human Factors in Aviation to Coventry University. The contract focuses on supporting an individual to undertake part-time studies while working for the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This procurement, classified under the CPV category for Education and training services, is valued at £11,200 and covers the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 14 August 2024, and the contract running from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2026.

Business opportunities stemming from this contract are particularly beneficial for entities specialising in educational programmes related to aviation and human factors. The collaboration with the AAIB highlights the growing importance of specialised knowledge in air accident investigations, providing an avenue for educational institutions to contribute directly to industry advancements. Larger scale organisations in the education sector, especially those with established programmes in aviation and human factors, would find this contract particularly advantageous for showcasing their expertise and fostering industry relationships.

## Notice

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is an independent unit within the Department for Transport, which reports to the Secretary of State for Transport. This contract relates to the AAIB's sponsorship of a single individual to undertake a part-time MSc in Human Factors in Aviation, alongside that individual's work for the AAIB. The course will commence in September 2024 and terminate by 30 August 2026. The total value of the sponsorship is PS11,200. Human factors in aviation has been recognised as an indispensable part of skills used during air accident investigations. Increased expert knowledge of Human Factors which will assist AAIB investigators to use a multidisciplinary approach to shape the conclusions of investigation reports by drawing on the latest human factors research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850193dd-cefa-4e3c-9ba3-d5b51cde8d34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,200 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850193dd-cefa-4e3c-9ba3-d5b51cde8d34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/850193dd-cefa-4e3c-9ba3-d5b51cde8d34
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70630c4d-ed29-43f2-b257-3e357aeda904
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