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Chartered Manager Degree Level 6 ST0272 X 5

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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01 May 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) concerns a contract titled "Chartered Manager Degree Level 6 ST0272 X 5," focusing on the Education and Training Services industry category. This procurement process, completed as of 1st May 2026, involves the development of individual levy contracts for apprenticeships provided by the University of Reading. The process reached the award stage and followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project will be spread across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories, commencing on 25th June 2026 and concluding on 21st July 2029. The overall contract value is £110,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in education and training services. Given the collaborative nature of the contract and its extensive geographical reach, businesses that can provide tailored training programmes and handle diverse delivery locations are well-suited to benefit from this arrangement. With the completion of the award process, businesses that are flexible and can offer innovative solutions will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their operations globally under the prestigious framework agreement with DEFRA.

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Notice Title

Chartered Manager Degree Level 6 ST0272 X 5

Notice Description

Apprenticeships L & D 26-27-Individual Levy Contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03747169-762d-4720-985b-a519cd62f5bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 21 Jul 2029 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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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