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Sustainability Business Specialist ST0748 X

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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16 Jun 2025 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial, a United Kingdom-based organisation, successfully completed the procurement process for the "Sustainability Business Specialist ST0748 X" contract under the education and training services category. The award stage has been reached, with Coventry University Apprenticeships chosen as the supplier on 16th June 2025. The procurement involved a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £55,000, spans from 15th May 2025 to 15th May 2027, and targets various locations including the United Kingdom and wider international regions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability-focused education and training services. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary organisations, are encouraged to compete for such contracts in future procurement processes, specifically those with expertise in delivering specialist education programmes. Coventry University Apprenticeships' involvement highlights the potential for universities and educational institutions to engage with public sector contracts and expand their training capabilities globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainability Business Specialist ST0748 X

Notice Description

Sustainability Business Specialist ST0748 X

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41e3f14d-b71e-47e1-b748-02144ddf39d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3efd5368-ef4a-43e9-8cc6-aa71b6530577
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 15 May 2027 2-3 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

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY APPRENTICESHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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