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Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151) v2

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Oct 2025 at 13:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Aug 2025 at 13:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 09:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority within the central government, has concluded the procurement process titled "Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151) v2." This open procedure aimed to provide the off-the-job training element for the stated apprenticeship, targeting three cohorts of apprentices. The location for this procurement is in the United Kingdom, and the industry category is focused on education and training services. The tender process was successfully completed and contracts were signed on 12th September 2025, with the overall contract period spanning from 22nd September 2025 to 31st January 2030, valued at £400,000 gross. The procurement had previously moved through various stages, with the tender initially opened in July 2025 and the award notice published in August 2025, showcasing transparency and efficiency in the timeline and execution.

This tender presents opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in degree apprenticeships and electronic systems. Businesses like large educational institutions and training providers can benefit significantly from participating, as evidenced by the contracts awarded to the University of Portsmouth and Solent University Limited. The focus on education and the potential for sustained engagement over several years provide an advantageous platform for those looking to establish or expand their footprint in the educational sector, especially institutions capable of accommodating apprenticeship models and regulatory frameworks like those administered by the IET. Such initiatives not only contribute to business expansion but also bolster reputation through participation in government-backed developmental programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151) v2

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062861-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

SOLENT UNIVERSITY LIMITED

University of Portsmouth

Further Information

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