Award

Technician Scientist Level 5 ST0597 X 10

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defra Commercial is titled "Technician Scientist Level 5 ST0597 X 10," focusing on education and training services. This process is classified under the "services" category and was undertaken through a direct single tender action, indicating a procurement method tailored for below-threshold value projects. The contract, valued at £210,000, has been awarded to Tiro Training Ltd. The award was published on 15 October 2025, and the contract is set to commence from 27 October 2025, concluding on 27 October 2028. Delivery locations are widespread, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the rest of Europe, and globally. The procurement stage currently stands at "Award," highlighting the completed status of this tender.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering education and training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the suitability criteria. Organisations equipped to manage training programmes across a diverse range of locations, including both domestic and international territories, could find beneficial engagement in such public contracts, reinforcing capability and expansion in technical training sectors. This procurement provides a potential collaboration with the Cabinet Office as the contract publisher, allowing business entities to align with government objectives in providing quality educational services.

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Notice Title

Technician Scientist Level 5 ST0597 X 10

Notice Description

Technician Scientist Level 5 ST0597 X 10

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-082cc075-c69b-427b-b14c-87fc7d75cdb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a2f2312-4476-4594-95b8-e5155e057af4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2028 3-4 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
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
network procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

TIRO TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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