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715352467- CCCT856- The Open University, Academic Upskilling 2025

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Sep 2025 at 12:21

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31 Jul 2025 at 07:46

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31 Jul 2025 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "CCCT856- The Open University, Academic Upskilling 2025" is spearheaded by the Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK. This contract, primarily categorised under engineering studies, involves academic upskilling in engineering and environmental science disciplines offered in stages up to MSc level. The contract, which includes a total value of £50,230, was awarded directly to The Open University, bypassing competitive bidding as it falls below the threshold. Initiated on 29 August 2025, the contract spans until 1 September 2031, with the most recent activity dated 15 September 2025, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing educational services, particularly in the field of engineering and environmental science. The contract offers a chance to collaborate with a prestigious educational institution such as The Open University, potentially enhancing a firm's reputation and portfolio in the higher education sector. Large-scale organisations specialising in academic training or with a capacity to deliver comprehensive educational programs are ideally positioned to vie for similar opportunities in the future, especially those capable of supporting government-led upskilling initiatives within the UK.

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Notice Title

715352467- CCCT856- The Open University, Academic Upskilling 2025

Notice Description

1a. Engineering (Mechanical Pathway) BEng Stage 1 X1 1b. Engineering (Mechanical Pathway) BEng Stage 2 X1 1c. Engineering (Mechanical Pathway) BEng Stage 3 X1 2. Engineering - BEng Stage 3 X1 3. Environmental Science - BSc Stage 3 X1 4a. Engineering - MSc Stage 1 X1 4b. Engineering - MSc Stage 2 X1 Total value= PS50,230 71335000- Engineering Studies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056566-2025
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
£50,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2031 Over 5 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 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

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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