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title: "Safety at Work v3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ddec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-08-06"
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# Safety at Work v3

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ddec

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is currently at the planning stage as it seeks to contract a provider for comprehensive Health and Safety training under the title "Safety at Work v3." This opportunity is situated within the services industry category and focuses on personnel-training services. Located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, this initiative requires potential suppliers to express their interest by 20th August 2026. The procurement process will likely progress with the tender phase starting on 23rd November 2026 and ending on 22nd November 2029, with a potential extension up to 22nd November 2031. The flexible and scalable training solution to be provided is expected to meet the varied requirements across Dstl's staff, embracing both face-to-face and virtual delivery options.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for organisations specialising in Health and Safety training. The contract not only demands industry-leading expertise but also holders of relevant industry-recognised accreditations such as RTITB, ITSSAR, CITB, and IOSH, among others. With a gross budget value of £972,000, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a gateway for these sectors to enhance their market presence and reputation through association with a central government authority.

## Notice

Dstl requires an industry-leading training provider to deliver a comprehensive range of Health and Safety training to ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. This requirement supports all staff across the organisation (Levels 1-9), across both scientific and support functions. Demand for Health and Safety training has increased and is expected to continue to grow, driven by organisational change, evolving role requirements, and enhanced focus on compliance and workforce capability. The training solution must be flexible and scalable, providing both face-to-face and, where appropriate, virtual delivery options to meet varying business needs The supplier should hold relevant industry-recognised accreditations appropriate to the training being delivered. This may include, but is not limited to: * RTITB * ITSSAR * CITB * LANTRA * NPORS * PASMA * IOSH / NEBOSH (where applicable)

### Planning Information

Dstl are seeking expression of interest to facilitate a contract for providing training for licencing on forklifts etc. We would also need suppliers to hold a list of training and send out renewals. This expression of interest will expire 20/08/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074794-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £810,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 13:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074794-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074794-2026
  6th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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