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MSc. in Ergonomics and Human Factors

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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02 Oct 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, involves the provision of an MSc in Ergonomics and Human Factors for an individual at Dstl. The contract was awarded to Loughborough University and is classified under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement was conducted directly and below the threshold without competition, signifying a streamlined process. This contract spans multiple regions of the UK, beginning on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 31st October 2027, with a gross contract value of £15,900. The award was completed recently, with the contract signed on 26th September 2025.

This procurement opportunity supports business growth for educational institutions specialising in ergonomics and human factors, particularly those capable of delivering tailored postgraduate programmes. Large institutions with existing resources to facilitate such specialised courses are well-suited for similar opportunities. Although the current tender did not involve a competitive process, it illustrates the potential for educational organisations to partner with governmental bodies, thereby expanding their reach and enhancing their portfolio of government-related educational services.

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Notice Title

MSc. in Ergonomics and Human Factors

Notice Description

MSc. in Ergonomics and Human Factors for X1 Dstl Individual.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061678-2025
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
£13,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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