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Level 3 Laboratory Technician

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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27 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, sought a training provider for the Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, falling under the personal development training services category. This procurement process, tagged as an award, had a tender period ending on 15th April 2026 with a value of £42,000. The contract spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The procurement utilised a method specified as "Other - DMP RM6102." The awarded party is CSR Scientific Training Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Birmingham. This tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria.

For business growth, this contract presents opportunities for training organisations specialising in apprenticeships to expand within the laboratory technician sector. Companies with expertise in delivering educational and practical training that adheres to Skills England standards could greatly benefit. SMEs, in particular, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their visibility and establish themselves as key players in the apprenticeship training domain. This procurement is focused on enhancing skill sets, thus companies capable of providing comprehensive training solutions would be ideal contenders to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Level 3 Laboratory Technician

Notice Description

Training Provider required for the Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship. The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST0248.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c20c9637-0133-4413-a866-ee7c861ce7e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6d3a61-12f7-49dc-94fb-6d00e7c8b708
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - DMP RM6102
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING

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