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26 Jun 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, has completed the procurement process titled "Experts Mediazoo" in the industry category of specialist training services. This was managed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract RM6124. The tender, with an ID of DSTL0000065950, was linked to the specification of delivering within the London location, postal code SW6 2UB. The procurement stage of this project was classified as "award," with a key date marking the award on 8th June 2026. The contract ran from 8th June to 30th September 2026, and the procurement value was GBP 48,640.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses engaged in training services to collaborate with governmental agencies. Large-scale companies, such as Media Zoo Limited, which successfully secured this contract, exemplify the potential for growth by aligning business capabilities with public sector requirements under framework agreements. While noted as unsuitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, large enterprises focused on providing specialist training services could find similar future tenders appealing, especially those leveraging existing frameworks to ensure streamlined selection processes.

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Notice Title

Experts Mediazoo

Notice Description

This is a notice to advise of an awarded task only, under the Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract RM6124. It is not an invitation to participate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ee9309e-122b-422f-a017-833f5a1211ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70045c45-235c-4945-83b3-b604a72806b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDIA ZOO

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