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Technology Road Mapping Course

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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11 Feb 2026 at 15:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority located in Salisbury, has completed the procurement process for a Technology Road Mapping Course designed to enhance technical staff skills. This procurement is classified under personnel-training services within the 'services' industry category. The contract has been awarded following a direct procurement method, which was carried out below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the award of the contract on 11 February 2026, with the service period commencing on 12 February 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2026.

The tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for large-scale firms specialising in training and development services. The awarded contract, valued at £30,600 excluding VAT, was won by IfM Engage Ltd., a large company based in Cambs. Businesses in the training industry, particularly those with capabilities in delivering technology-driven skills development courses, stand to benefit from similar public sector opportunities as they arise. Such contracts allow these firms to expand their services into government sectors, demonstrating expertise in bespoke training solutions that align with organisational objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technology Road Mapping Course

Notice Description

Training Course to upskill Technical staff on technology Roadmapping

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012540-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

IFM ENGAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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