Award

Business Analyst - Level 4 ST0117 X 10

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by Defra Commercial has reached the award stage with the contract recently awarded on 22nd September 2025. The procurement, titled "Business Analyst - Level 4 ST0117 X 10", falls under the "Education and training services" category and involves providing business analyst services at various locations including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and globally. The total contract value is £180,000, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 1st March 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The process supports participation from SMEs and VCSEs, enhancing accessibility for such organisations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, specifically in business analysis, to strengthen their market presence and expand their client base. Organisations like Assist Knowledge Development, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business that can thrive. SMEs and VCSEs in particular will find the procurement process accommodating, offering a chance to compete in a framework that encourages their involvement. With a focus on providing skilled personnel in various regions, interested businesses can leverage this contract to grow within the public sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

Business Analyst - Level 4 ST0117 X 10

Notice Description

Business Analyst - Level 4 ST0117 X 10

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bf78bf3-70ec-449e-9d46-312addb9d7eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a1a6498-8039-4e18-9f2e-41ec895a9ea3
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Mar 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
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

ASSIST KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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