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title: "Rapid Technical Upskilling"
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buyer: "D S T L DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-03-14"
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# Rapid Technical Upskilling

Buyer: D S T L DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d089c38d-f832-4b4f-9b92-a19b45dfe71d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the D S T L Defence Science & Technology Laboratory, who has awarded a contract titled "Rapid Technical Upskilling" aimed at enhancing capabilities in sectors like AI, Cyber, and Robotics. This tender falls under the services category, specifically for a training software package, with a total contract value of £200,000. The contract period commenced on 7th March 2022 and will conclude on 6th March 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender phase having ended on 28th January 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in training solutions related to advanced technologies. Suppliers with experience in providing educational programmes or coaching services in the fields of AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Robotics would be well-positioned to leverage their expertise. Engaging with a key government laboratory like D S T L can enhance a business's visibility and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

To work with an organisation who can partner with us to provide an offering which will enable rapid technical upskilling for each of our 22 key capabilities with priority focus on: AI & Data Science, Cyber and Robotics & Autonomous Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148d0575-3e4f-4ba4-8418-b1be8f07bd7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 6 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | D S T L DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MDB SERVICE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148d0575-3e4f-4ba4-8418-b1be8f07bd7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148d0575-3e4f-4ba4-8418-b1be8f07bd7c
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8139338-47f2-4a03-80ab-5a99d2afbb6d

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