Scope
Reference
RQ0000082745
Description
As part of Dstl's strategy we have 4 key themes; Enabling Operational Advantage at Pace; Preparing for the Future; Shaping the Defence and Security Landscape and Leveraging and Influencing Internationally. Underpinning Dstl's ability to deliver against this strategy is our ability to communicate with our stakeholders. We need to continually improve the way our people (with particular reference to our scientists, analysts and engineers) communicate the impact and value of our science and technology to our customers and stakeholders. This includes being able to translate deep scientific/technical information into something understandable for our stakeholders, as well as demonstrate the reasons behind it and impact it has. We are looking for design and delivery of learning interventions to give our staff the skills to communicate the impact of our work effectively with stakeholders, verbally and in writing, using a range of different communications channels.
All expression of interest MUST be received no later than 07/07/2025 midday
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £370,000 excluding VAT
- £444,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 December 2025
Contract dates
- 8 December 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 3 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
At the end of the contrract there are 2 x 12 month optional extensions available
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
At the end of the contrract there are 2 x 12 month optional extensions available
CPV classifications
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The requirement is below 5 million
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Emphasis Training Ltd
- Companies House: 03588428
PLATF9RM Hove Town Hall Church Road
Hove
BN3 2AF
United Kingdom
Email: info@writing-skills.com
Region: UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDDM-1961-MTLN
Porton Down
Salisbury
SP4 0JQ
United Kingdom
Email: trainingandhr@dstl.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government