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EnabCap Quantum School Learning Event

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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19 Mar 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract to Imperial College London to deliver the "EnabCap Quantum School Learning Event", a three-day educational course taking place from 30th March to 1st April 2026. This initiative falls within the Services category, specifically focusing on training seminars. Situated in London, the event will feature a series of lectures and potentially lab tours, hosted by academic experts to enhance the skill set of personnel involved with Dstl and the MOD. This contract has been issued using the direct procurement method, below the competition threshold, with the status marked as complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to expand their network and leverage collaboration with a leading academic institution like Imperial College London. While this particular contract was awarded directly, similar future opportunities may arise through competitive procurement methods, potentially favouring organisations with expertise in delivering professional and technical training courses. It also underscores the importance of aligning business offerings to meet the needs of government sectors like defence, which are increasingly seeking qualified personnel developments.

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Notice Title

EnabCap Quantum School Learning Event

Notice Description

A three-day course covering the key topics that Dstl and MOD require an increased amount of suitably qualified experienced personnel (SQEP) for. Quantum school will consist of a series of lectures presented by academic subject matter experts (SMEs) and may include lab/facility tours. The course will be hosted by Imperial College London from the 30th March to the 1st April 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024970-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 30 days
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
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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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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