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715360452 - CCCT/854 Plymouth Upskilling 2025 - UK5 Transparency Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 08:34

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31 Jul 2025 at 12:14

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "715360452 - CCCT/854 Plymouth Upskilling 2025 - UK5 Transparency Notice" involves the Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority situated in Bristol, acting as the buyer. This procurement process falls under the category of services within the field of Marine Engineering studies, and will be delivered in the United Kingdom. The contract was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition, and is currently at the award stage. Contracts began on 1st September 2025 and will run until 1st September 2028, with a gross value amounting to approximately £13,730.40. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 29th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering and educational services. With the City of College Plymouth identified as the supplier, businesses specialising in marine engineering studies or training programmes could benefit from engaging with this contract. Companies that have the capacity to collaborate with large educational institutions and can deliver high-quality, specialised training within the engineering sector stand to gain substantial growth from such contracts. Engaging in this direct procurement process allows businesses to establish relationships and expand their portfolios within the public sector servicing central government agencies.

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Notice Title

715360452 - CCCT/854 Plymouth Upskilling 2025 - UK5 Transparency Notice

Notice Description

1 Student - Marine Engineering FDsc - 3 Year Duration Total price: PS11,442 71335000 Engineering Studies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055647-2025
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
£11,442 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£11,442 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not applicable
Contact Email
desse-cct-comrcl-team@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

CITY OF COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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