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Systems Thinking Practitioner L7 ST0787 X 20

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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19 Mar 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Commercial has completed a procurement process titled "Systems Thinking Practitioner L7 ST0787 X 20" within the education and training services category. The contract, valued at £360,000, was awarded to the University of Exeter. The contracting process utilised a single tender action method below the threshold and falls under the services category. This tender was significantly targeted at SMEs and VCSEs. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2025 and will conclude on 1st March 2027, with deliverables accessible across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement stage of the contract has reached completion as of 19th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality systems thinking training programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in such opportunities. The awarded contract also indicates a likelihood of subsequent similar opportunities where businesses with expertise in specialised training programs can expand their market footprint, especially those capable of meeting the stringent educational needs in varied geographic regions. Successful bids will be those that demonstrate significant capability in delivering specialised training effectively and efficiently within the defined contract period.

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Notice Title

Systems Thinking Practitioner L7 ST0787 X 20

Notice Description

Systems Thinking Practitioner L7 ST0787 X 20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a8daef5-b4b3-4e14-bc59-1017018dc36e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64446d7-8ef9-4d34-abdb-84fbc8ed1bb4
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2027 2-3 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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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