Award

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 ST0154 X 10

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involves Defra Commercial, located in London, UK, as the buying organisation. The contract titled "Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 ST0154 X 10" pertains to the Education and Training Services category under CPV 80000000. This process has reached the award stage as of 22nd September 2025, with a contract period starting from 10th September 2025 to 10th September 2028. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action below threshold. The contracting services will cater to a diverse geographical scope, including the UK and global locations, and represent opportunities particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides a notable opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to expand their businesses by partnering with a significant governmental body, Defra Commercial. The awarded supplier for this contract is Train'd Up, indicating that businesses with expertise in education and training services, particularly those able to offer maintenance and operations engineering training, would be ideally placed to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with such contracts can foster growth by enhancing business credibility, broadening client portfolios, and entering new markets both locally and internationally.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 ST0154 X 10

Notice Description

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3 ST0154 X 10

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27764968-eabc-494c-bbca-a8630575b48f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2739fb9-af6c-4187-af3d-836af2f7c8be
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 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

TRAIN'D UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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