Award

Business Administration Level 3 ST0070 X 10

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, located in London, is the buying organisation for the procurement of "Business Administration Level 3 ST0070 X 10," focused on education and training services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the winning supplier being Lighthouse (Training and Development) Ltd. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded on 14th January 2026 and will span from 3rd November 2025 to 3rd May 2027. This tender was conducted under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with its tender period concluding on 3rd October 2025. The services will be delivered to a broad range of locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in education and training services. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes in various global locations could benefit from engaging with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs through such contracts. Participating in such government contracts can enhance visibility and establish credibility within the public sector, presenting further possibilities for expansion and securing future contracts.

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Notice Title

Business Administration Level 3 ST0070 X 10

Notice Description

Apprenticeships L & D 25-26-Individual Levy Contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-023fdddf-e13e-4d8c-b17d-5314e33658ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ee0d98-f23f-4992-9db4-b89216f67475
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
John Rae
Contact Email
john.rae@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTHOUSE (TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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