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715450453 - CCCT857 - Upskilling 2025 UniCourse

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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 procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on the "715450453 - CCCT857 - Upskilling 2025 UniCourse" contract. The industry category is Engineering Studies, and the procurement stage is currently at the contract amendment phase, as of 12th January 2026. The contract spans the period from 17th January 2026 to 30th November 2027. This contract amendment involves an additional gross amount of £12,522, emphasising the significance of training and education services within the central government supply chain.

This tender presents strategic opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational services, particularly those capable of providing training and upskilling in engineering disciplines. Enterprises familiar with government contracts and those capable of operating efficiently below competitive thresholds will find this opportunity well-suited for growth. Companies that excel in delivering educational programmes in Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering stand to benefit from engaging in this contract, potentially expanding their capabilities and establishing a robust partnership with a central government authority.

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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/002278-2026
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
£9,885 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 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
Not applicable
Contact Email
desse-cct-comrcl-team@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00000000000

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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