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title: "4 x 3.5 Year PhD Studentships"
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# 4 x 3.5 Year PhD Studentships

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a395d56a-d401-4b38-9646-f17bd8f78892

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for "4 x 3.5 Year PhD Studentships" under the Research and development services industry category. The contract, worth £294,250, was awarded on 4th May 2022 for a period from 1st October 2022 to 31st March 2027. This procurement was conducted through a direct method as a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 31st March 2022.

This awarded contract presents an excellent opportunity for academic institutions and research organisations focused on doctoral training programmes, particularly in the field of pathogens and host defences. Businesses that specialise in higher education services, consultancy in research and development, or provide relevant training can find substantial collaborative or competitive avenues within this framework. The contract's focus on advanced research positions it as a valuable growth prospect for large-scale educational entities looking to expand their research capabilities.

## Notice

4 x 3.5 year PhD Studentships titled: External Doctoral Training Programme (DTP). "Pathogens and Host Defences", has been awarded and details published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9514a47-db4a-453e-b1f9-26c20c8e1186 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £294,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £294,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SURREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9514a47-db4a-453e-b1f9-26c20c8e1186

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9514a47-db4a-453e-b1f9-26c20c8e1186
  24th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d0e1537-e4b4-4990-b423-10c030c3ce36
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff4f4320-b304-47f6-80ec-9598f27adf72
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc08e38d-6b84-43f9-8075-c0f1f30503cb

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