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Psychology MSc Conversion_PART TIME (2 yrs)

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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05 Sep 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority within central government, has successfully concluded a procurement process for the provision of a part-time MSc Psychology Conversion course. The contract, awarded on 4th September 2025, runs until 3rd September 2027. The University of Winchester, situated in Winchester, has been chosen as the supplier for this educational and training services contract, which involves multiple regional delivery addresses across the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed via a direct method, specifically below threshold and without competition, categorised under the services industry.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for educational institutions capable of delivering postgraduate conversion courses over a span of two years. The contract’s broad geographic reach within the UK makes it particularly advantageous for large-scale providers with the infrastructural capacity to manage widespread service delivery. With a gross contract value of £11,730, this procurement highlights an accessible opportunity for organisations adept in academia and training services to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Psychology MSc Conversion_PART TIME (2 yrs)

Notice Description

Psychology MSc Conversion_PART TIME (2 yrs). Disciplines alongside the primary research methodologies employed in psychological studies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054338-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2027 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 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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