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Level 6 Embedded Electronics Apprenticeship

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has progressed to the award stage for the "Level 6 Embedded Electronics Apprenticeship" project. This contract, categorised under services, specifically targets education and training services within the Salisbury region (UKK15), United Kingdom. Conducted through a direct procurement method, this process was executed below the threshold without competition, culminating in a contract awarded to SOLENT UNIVERSITY LIMITED on 1st October 2025. The contract is slated to run from the commencement date through to 21st March 2029, reflecting a comprehensive engagement over several years in delivering this educational service.

This tender provides an opportunity for growth, especially for organisations specialising in educational and training services, as the project entails an embedded electronics apprenticeship programme. Although the contract favoured direct procurement due to its nature, businesses offering complementary or supplementary training programmes in technical or scientific fields might find potential avenues for collaboration or future participation in similar tenders issued by central government bodies, particularly those involving specialised education in science and technology.

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Notice Title

Level 6 Embedded Electronics Apprenticeship

Notice Description

Level 6 Embedded Electronics Apprenticeship for X1 Dstl individual.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066177-2025
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
£20,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 21 Mar 2029 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

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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