Award

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

06 Oct 2025 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process sponsored by Defra Commercial has been concluded with the award of the contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14" in the Education and Training Services category. The contract was awarded on 6th October 2025 to the University of Reading for a period commencing on 25th November 2025 and ending on 7th May 2027. This procurement, located primarily in the United Kingdom, involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is GBP 196,000, and it was officially documented in an award notice published on the same day as the award.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level training programmes. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for similar tenders in the future. Enterprises with expertise in delivering educational services across diverse regions such as British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and Europe could particularly benefit from addressing the needs reflected in this contract. Recognising opportunities within single tender actions could provide strategic advantages for such businesses, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14

Notice Description

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-198ac2ff-34d8-42c9-bc46-680329a5c356
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59051d3-6831-4ed0-bd78-5831d15fcd80
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
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 7 May 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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