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Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2

EducationCPV 80212000
Value£27,000
Deadline
Published20 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide

£27,000 — stated in the notice

Who to contact
Lynda Kerens
trainingandhr@dstl.gov.uk
01980955407

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Contract value in context
£27ktotal contract value
median £84k
this tender£0£2.4m

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The brief

'We are seeking a training provider to provide Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeships.

The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST1305.

The provide must have CNC capability and align to City and Guilds.

We are wishing to place a contract for 3 years with an option 12 months.

The provider will need be within a 50 mile radius of Salisbury/Wiltshire.

Please contact us via DSP by the deadline to express your interest.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The provider will be responsible for delivering

The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST1305.

02

The provide must have CNC capability

The provide must have CNC capability and align to City and Guilds.

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The gates

What this notice demands of you

1 named, none in explicit obligation language. Each one is quoted from the notice.

ApprenticeshipsPolicies & commitments
The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST1305.

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Source & provenance
OCID
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Stage
planning · planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
068056-2026
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