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Synthesis Training Course

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority, has completed the award of a contract for a bespoke Synthesis Training Course. This procurement process is part of the services industry category, specifically focusing on education and training services, as well as business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract was awarded to the University of Bath after a tender initiation process, and the contract period spans from 20th April 2026 to 19th July 2026. The procurement method was identified as below threshold, with unknown details, and the contract's value amounts to £14,000 net (£16,800 gross), signed on 20th April 2026. The training course will be provided across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those capable of offering bespoke courses tailored to specific governmental requirements. Organisations similar to the University of Bath, especially those in consultancy, marketing, and recruitment sectors, can consider similar agreements as a viable avenue for expanding their expertise and portfolio within the public sector. The engagement with a central government entity, such as the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, may facilitate future collaborations and open doors for long-term growth within the government consultancy sphere. Businesses poised to deliver unique and specialised training content are well suited to benefit from contracts like these.

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Notice Title

Synthesis Training Course

Notice Description

Synthesis training course with bespoke elements for Dstl

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068690
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035729-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

UNIVERSITY OF BATH (THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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