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title: "Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151) v2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0558c8"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151) v2

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0558c8

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority within the central government, has concluded the procurement process titled "Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship (ST0151) v2." This open procedure aimed to provide the off-the-job training element for the stated apprenticeship, targeting three cohorts of apprentices. The location for this procurement is in the United Kingdom, and the industry category is focused on education and training services. The tender process was successfully completed and contracts were signed on 12th September 2025, with the overall contract period spanning from 22nd September 2025 to 31st January 2030, valued at £400,000 gross. The procurement had previously moved through various stages, with the tender initially opened in July 2025 and the award notice published in August 2025, showcasing transparency and efficiency in the timeline and execution.

This tender presents opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in degree apprenticeships and electronic systems. Businesses like large educational institutions and training providers can benefit significantly from participating, as evidenced by the contracts awarded to the University of Portsmouth and Solent University Limited. The focus on education and the potential for sustained engagement over several years provide an advantageous platform for those looking to establish or expand their footprint in the educational sector, especially institutions capable of accommodating apprenticeship models and regulatory frameworks like those administered by the IET. Such initiatives not only contribute to business expansion but also bolster reputation through participation in government-backed developmental programmes.

## Notice

To provide the off-the-job training component of the Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer L6 Degree Apprenticeship, for three cohorts of apprentices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062861-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | £440,000 |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| Contracts value | £320,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | SOLENT UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 12:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062861-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 12:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049488-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 08:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037304-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062861-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049488-2025
  18th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037304-2025
  4th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk
- http://www.solent.ac.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=82aab0fd-eb65-4c33-8cea-09c92009e126&_ncp=1717411693158.58752-1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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