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CCCT860 - Sheffield Upskilling 2025

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 10:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Jul 2025 at 12:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Jul 2025 at 12:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority in central government located in Bristol, has awarded the contract for "CCCT860 - Sheffield Upskilling 2025" to the University of Sheffield. This procurement process falls under the industry category of services, specifically engineering studies. The tender was initiated through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, with the procurement stage now complete. The contract commenced on 29 August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1 September 2027, covering the United Kingdom location.

Given the contract's focus on academic qualifications in engineering studies, businesses specialising in educational services, particularly in providing statistical expertise or engineering consultancy, stand to gain from this market area. Large educational institutions or specialised training providers, like the University of Sheffield, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities due to their capacity to deliver advanced learning programmes like MSc qualifications. This contract underscores the potential for educational entities to expand their collaboration with government bodies in upskilling initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCCT860 - Sheffield Upskilling 2025

Notice Description

Academic Qualification in Statistics MSc - 2 Years - PS12,310

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05670f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056126-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71335000 - Engineering studies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,310 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£12,310 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 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 EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desse-cct-comrcl-team@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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