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title: "Provision of MSc Software Engineering Degree Course"
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# Provision of MSc Software Engineering Degree Course

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b83f

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of MSc Software Engineering Degree Course," specifically designed to enhance the technical capabilities of their Information Technology Services department. This contract, signed on 21st May 2026, has been awarded to the University of Wales Trinity St David. Situated in Swansea, the DVLA functions as a central governmental authority and pursued this project under a direct procurement method, legally supported by UKPGA 2023/54, due to its below-threshold nature and absence of competition. The services, classified under IT, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, fall within the light touch regime. The service period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, covering nationwide delivery in the United Kingdom, with a contractual value of £185,000 net (£222,000 gross).

This tender creates significant opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in IT and software engineering. The contract supports the growing demand for job-ready STEM graduates, making it ideal for organisations capable of delivering industry-relevant academic programmes that equip learners with practical skills and knowledge. Companies offering bespoke or niche training solutions that align with the DVLA’s objectives could leverage this contract to showcase their expertise and expand their partnerships with governmental bodies, thereby enhancing their market presence within the educational sector.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057638-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £185,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY ST DAVID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057638-2026

## 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

## Provenance

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