--- title: "715450453 - CCCT857 - Upskilling 2025 UniCourse" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056790" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056790" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056790.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056790.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2026-06-11" --- # 715450453 - CCCT857 - Upskilling 2025 UniCourse Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056790 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056790) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056790.json) ## Summary The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has initiated a tender under the title "715450453 - CCCT857 - Upskilling 2025 UniCourse." This procurement process pertains to the industry category of Engineering Studies, specifically for educational services in engineering disciplines. The tender process has undergone various stages, currently at the contract amendment phase, with the most recent amendment dated 11th June 2026. With contracts taking place across a period from August 2025 to September 2026, this procurement has primarily been conducted through a direct method, below threshold, without competition. This tender presents valuable opportunities for engineering education providers to engage with government contracts, especially those capable of offering upskilling services in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Suitable businesses, particularly those in the education sector that are capable of delivering Higher National Diplomas or Certificates in engineering disciplines, stand a good chance to compete. Given the involvement of UniCourse as a partner, businesses should consider their potential for similar partnerships or as complementary service providers, leveraging the direct procurement method utilised by Defence Equipment and Support. ## Notice 71335000 - Engineering Studies 1 (one) x student completing Electrical and Electronic Engineering HND - course duration 1(one) year 2 (two) x students completing Mechanical Engineering HNC - course duration 1 (one) year Total Value PS9,885.00 (Ex VAT) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054974-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,885 | | Contracts value | £20,820 | ## 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 | UNICOURSE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71335000 - Engineering studies ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 07:12 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054974-2026 - 12 Jan 2026 at 13:42 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002278-2026 - 11 Sep 2025 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055651-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 08:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053372-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 07:59 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045018-2025 - 1 Aug 2025 at 07:55 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045016-2025 - 31 Jul 2025 at 10:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044687-2025 - 29 Jul 2025 at 06:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043663-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054974-2026 11th June 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002278-2026 12th January 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055651-2025 11th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053372-2025 3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045018-2025 1st August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045016-2025 1st August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044687-2025 31st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043663-2025 29th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5073 Redacted Master contract for Upskilling 2025 - UniCourse ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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