Tender

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151)_TN

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Tender

15 May 2025 at 13:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement opportunity is being managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151)_TN" falls under the services category, specifically focusing on personnel-training services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, employing an open procedure for submissions. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the Defence Sourcing Portal by 13 June 2025, with the enquiry period closing a week earlier on 6 June 2025. The contract, valued at £440,000 net, aims to secure off-the-job training for apprentices, with the contract period extending from 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in degree apprenticeships and engineering fields. Organisations adept at providing high-quality training and meeting rigorous accreditation requirements set by institutions such as the IET will find this contract particularly suitable. Agile training providers capable of managing a three-cohort transfer process from another provider can leverage this contract to expand their business portfolio, enhance credibility in the defence sector, and build long-term partnerships with government agencies. The opportunity to engage in a high-profile central government project further positions the winning bidder for future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151)_TN

Notice Description

To provide the off-the-job training component of the Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship, for three cohorts of apprentices transferring from another provider. The apprenticeship will be funded via the apprenticeship levy. End-Point assessment will be performed by the IET, and the IET will also accredit the degree element of the apprenticeship.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021801-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
trainingandhr@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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