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Safety at Work v3

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 13:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is currently at the planning stage as it seeks to contract a provider for comprehensive Health and Safety training under the title "Safety at Work v3." This opportunity is situated within the services industry category and focuses on personnel-training services. Located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, this initiative requires potential suppliers to express their interest by 20th August 2026. The procurement process will likely progress with the tender phase starting on 23rd November 2026 and ending on 22nd November 2029, with a potential extension up to 22nd November 2031. The flexible and scalable training solution to be provided is expected to meet the varied requirements across Dstl's staff, embracing both face-to-face and virtual delivery options.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for organisations specialising in Health and Safety training. The contract not only demands industry-leading expertise but also holders of relevant industry-recognised accreditations such as RTITB, ITSSAR, CITB, and IOSH, among others. With a gross budget value of £972,000, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a gateway for these sectors to enhance their market presence and reputation through association with a central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safety at Work v3

Notice Description

Dstl requires an industry-leading training provider to deliver a comprehensive range of Health and Safety training to ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. This requirement supports all staff across the organisation (Levels 1-9), across both scientific and support functions. Demand for Health and Safety training has increased and is expected to continue to grow, driven by organisational change, evolving role requirements, and enhanced focus on compliance and workforce capability. The training solution must be flexible and scalable, providing both face-to-face and, where appropriate, virtual delivery options to meet varying business needs The supplier should hold relevant industry-recognised accreditations appropriate to the training being delivered. This may include, but is not limited to: * RTITB * ITSSAR * CITB * LANTRA * NPORS * PASMA * IOSH / NEBOSH (where applicable)

Planning Information

Dstl are seeking expression of interest to facilitate a contract for providing training for licencing on forklifts etc. We would also need suppliers to hold a list of training and send out renewals. This expression of interest will expire 20/08/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074794-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£810,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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