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title: "Quantum Technology Applications & Management MSc"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077e97"
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# Quantum Technology Applications & Management MSc

Buyer: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077e97

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) procured a Quantum Technology MSc programme from the University of Sussex. The course combines advanced scientific theory with practical learning and real-world case studies to develop understanding of the principles underpinning quantum technologies. This is specialist education and staff development, rather than the purchase of quantum equipment or research services. Delivery is intended to support Dstl personnel across England, covering the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to the University of Sussex. Dstl used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 23 September 2026 and runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 January 2029. Its value is £13,500 including tax. The requirement was handled as a single lot. The published procurement information describes the course scope but gives no separate evaluation criteria; the award outcome identifies the selected provider. This is therefore a concluded purchase, not a competition for suppliers to enter.

For education providers considering similar work for Dstl, this award points to demand for a focused postgraduate-level course in quantum technology, combining rigorous scientific foundations with practical teaching and relevant real-world case studies. A credible provider would need specialist academic expertise in quantum technologies, the ability to design and deliver a structured MSc programme, and teaching resources suited to staff development across locations in England. The selected supplier is a large university, indicating that established higher-education delivery capability is relevant to this requirement. Providers should be able to show how course content translates complex theory into applied learning for a defence science audience; the procurement does not identify specific accreditations or additional supplier qualifications.

## Notice

The Quantum Technology MSc is a cutting-edge programme that combines advanced scientific theory with practical learning and real-world case studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the principles underpinning quantum technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092828-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,500 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | University of Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2026 at 13:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092828-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092828-2026
  1st October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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