715450453 - CCCT857 - Upskilling 2025 UniCourse

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

11 Jun 2026 at 07:12

ContractAmendment

12 Jan 2026 at 13:42

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 08:39

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 08:17

AwardUpdate

01 Aug 2025 at 07:59

AwardUpdate

01 Aug 2025 at 07:55

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 10:58

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 06:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has initiated a tender under the title "715450453 - CCCT857 - Upskilling 2025 UniCourse." This procurement process pertains to the industry category of Engineering Studies, specifically for educational services in engineering disciplines. The tender process has undergone various stages, currently at the contract amendment phase, with the most recent amendment dated 11th June 2026. With contracts taking place across a period from August 2025 to September 2026, this procurement has primarily been conducted through a direct method, below threshold, without competition.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for engineering education providers to engage with government contracts, especially those capable of offering upskilling services in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Suitable businesses, particularly those in the education sector that are capable of delivering Higher National Diplomas or Certificates in engineering disciplines, stand a good chance to compete. Given the involvement of UniCourse as a partner, businesses should consider their potential for similar partnerships or as complementary service providers, leveraging the direct procurement method utilised by Defence Equipment and Support.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

715450453 - CCCT857 - Upskilling 2025 UniCourse

Notice Description

71335000 - Engineering Studies 1 (one) x student completing Electrical and Electronic Engineering HND - course duration 1(one) year 2 (two) x students completing Mechanical Engineering HNC - course duration 1 (one) year Total Value PS9,885.00 (Ex VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056790
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054974-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£9,885 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£20,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNICOURSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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