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MSc Systems Engineering Management

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority under the central government based in Porton Down, Salisbury, has completed the procurement process for an MSc in Systems Engineering Management. This service procurement, identified by the contract ID 056695-2025, followed a direct method due to being below threshold, thus proceeding without competition. The contract was awarded to University College London on 11th September 2025, with services extending across various regions throughout the United Kingdom, including London, the South East, and the East of England. The contract period is set from the 22nd of September 2025 to the 21st of September 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-level training services, particularly those with experience in delivering postgraduate engineering management courses. Large educational institutions or those with a strong track record in professional degree programmes would find themselves particularly well-suited to deliver on such contracts. The procurement method and specific focus on educational services indicate a strategic partnership that could benefit providers capable of operating across multiple UK regions while ensuring compliance with central government objectives.

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Notice Title

MSc Systems Engineering Management

Notice Description

MSc in Systems Engineering Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059aa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056695-2025
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

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2028 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
trainingandhr@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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