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Provision of Physics PhD

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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20 Dec 2021 at 16:41

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20 Dec 2021 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Physics PhD," classified under education and training services. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement was initiated to secure intellectual property rights and costs related to a PhD programme that had already commenced. The contract was signed on 3rd December 2021, with a total value of £53,348, and delivery is expected to take place within the UKJ region.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for educational and training service providers, particularly those specialising in doctoral programmes and research training. Businesses that excel in academic collaborations, personnel training services, and related fields would be well-positioned to expand their involvement in educational contracts with government entities, leveraging their expertise to enhance academic programmes and contribute to advanced research initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of Physics PhD

Notice Description

The Provision of The PhD in Physics

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of The PhD in Physics is a full-time period of research which introduces or builds upon, research skills and specialist knowledge.

Procurement Information

The contract was set up after the student commenced studies. The contract needed to be in place to secure IP ownership and costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030388
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031823-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,348 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Julie Hudson
Contact Email
jhudson@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1980956921

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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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