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MSc Psychology (conversion) 2 Years Part Time

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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ContractTermination

08 Oct 2025 at 14:43

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

08 Oct 2025 at 12:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, initiated a tender process titled "MSc Psychology (conversion) 2 Years Part Time." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to personal development training. The location for this procurement is in the UK with the University of Winchester as the supplier. The contract was awarded on 8th October 2025, with a contract period from 4th September 2025 to 31st August 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold - without competition, reflecting its specialised nature and direct selection of the supplier according to specific requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for establishments within the educational or training services sector, particularly those with robust experience in providing academic programmes. Organisations looking to expand their reach into government contracts, especially in the area of higher education and professional development, can find growth potential due to the continuity and funding provided by such contracts. The contract with the University of Winchester exemplifies the kind of partnerships suitable for institutions equipped to deliver tailored educational services over multi-year periods. Businesses with resources geared towards psychological studies or related academic conversion courses would find similar tenders particularly advantageous for their expansion objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MSc Psychology (conversion) 2 Years Part Time

Notice Description

Part time MSc in Psychology for the duration of two years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063404-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

80570000 - Personal development 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
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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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