---
title: "CCCT860 - Sheffield Upskilling 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05670f"
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# CCCT860 - Sheffield Upskilling 2025

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05670f

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## Summary

Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority in central government located in Bristol, has awarded the contract for "CCCT860 - Sheffield Upskilling 2025" to the University of Sheffield. This procurement process falls under the industry category of services, specifically engineering studies. The tender was initiated through a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, with the procurement stage now complete. The contract commenced on 29 August 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1 September 2027, covering the United Kingdom location.

Given the contract's focus on academic qualifications in engineering studies, businesses specialising in educational services, particularly in providing statistical expertise or engineering consultancy, stand to gain from this market area. Large educational institutions or specialised training providers, like the University of Sheffield, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities due to their capacity to deliver advanced learning programmes like MSc qualifications. This contract underscores the potential for educational entities to expand their collaboration with government bodies in upskilling initiatives.

## Notice

Academic Qualification in Statistics MSc - 2 Years - PS12,310

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056126-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,310 |
| Contracts value | £12,310 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71335000 - Engineering studies

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056126-2025
- 31 Jul 2025 at 12:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044741-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 12:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043455-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056126-2025
  12th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044741-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043455-2025
  28th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5149
  CCCT860 - Sheffield Upskilling Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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