Award

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480- Business Administration x 8

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Defra Commercial focuses on "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480- Business Administration x 8" within the education and training services industry category. The location for delivery includes various international territories and the United Kingdom. This contracting process reached the award stage on 9th July 2025, with the contract to commence on 2nd September 2025 and conclude on 9th July 2027. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action (below threshold), and the final award was valued at £112,000, with the contract awarded to the University of Reading.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education and leadership training services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are particularly well-suited, as the tender specified suitability for these business types. The direct engagement with Defra Commercial, a prominent public sector buying organisation, may also yield additional opportunities and insights for establishing long-term relationships and fostering growth in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480- Business Administration x 8

Notice Description

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480- Business Administration x 8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08416a50-1d7c-459a-8cf2-6ad9eef2b12b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b6b6af-dcc4-4c96-8cd3-3dca7e2db019
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
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 9 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIVERSITY OF READING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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