Award

Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 ST0119 X 5

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Defra Commercial for the provision of "Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 ST0119 X 5". This contract falls under the education and training services category, with procurement valued at £135,000. While the procurement took place through a single tender action below the threshold, the process is already at the award stage. The tender was open until 29th August 2025, with the service period commencing on 29th September 2025 and concluding on 29th September 2029. The contract will serve various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Northern University London has been awarded the contract as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the education and technology training sector, particularly those specialising in digital solutions. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might have found this tender accessible due to its suitability criteria. With the procurement method being direct and aimed below the threshold, small enterprises that can deliver bespoke educational solutions would be well-placed to compete in similar future opportunities. This contract, and others like it, can foster growth by providing long-term service provision engagements.

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Notice Title

Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 ST0119 X 5

Notice Description

Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 ST0119 X 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0949b2be-7942-4516-826f-cdea88f620ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93bdb1e4-6b8e-4a44-9d8e-6539b930c407
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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2029 4-5 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
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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

NORTHERN UNIVERSITY LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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