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title: "Level 3 Laboratory Technician"
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# Level 3 Laboratory Technician

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c20c9637-0133-4413-a866-ee7c861ce7e3

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, sought a training provider for the Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, falling under the personal development training services category. This procurement process, tagged as an award, had a tender period ending on 15th April 2026 with a value of £42,000. The contract spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The procurement utilised a method specified as "Other - DMP RM6102." The awarded party is CSR Scientific Training Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Birmingham. This tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria. 

For business growth, this contract presents opportunities for training organisations specialising in apprenticeships to expand within the laboratory technician sector. Companies with expertise in delivering educational and practical training that adheres to Skills England standards could greatly benefit. SMEs, in particular, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their visibility and establish themselves as key players in the apprenticeship training domain. This procurement is focused on enhancing skill sets, thus companies capable of providing comprehensive training solutions would be ideal contenders to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Training Provider required for the Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship. The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST0248.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6d3a61-12f7-49dc-94fb-6d00e7c8b708 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - DMP RM6102 |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6d3a61-12f7-49dc-94fb-6d00e7c8b708

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf6d3a61-12f7-49dc-94fb-6d00e7c8b708
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1d9378c6-f042-4d2c-9d71-a067fb9976be

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory

## Provenance

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