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L & D Consultant Business Partner Level 5 ST0563 X 5

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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01 May 2026 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "L & D Consultant Business Partner Level 5 ST0563 X 5" under the category of education and training services. The tender, which was part of the 2026-2027 apprenticeship levy contracts, was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £35,000, covers a wide delivery area including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The award was finalised on 30th April 2026, with the contract period running from 9th April 2026 to 9th October 2027.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The broad geographical scope allows ambitious companies the chance to expand their services both domestically and internationally. Companies like Babington Business College Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for growth and partnership in the public sector, especially for those equipped to deliver high-quality learning and development consultancy services aligned with the UK’s apprenticeship frameworks.

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Notice Title

L & D Consultant Business Partner Level 5 ST0563 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/1560faf2-5602-451b-b41a-8a75ca481932
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 9 Oct 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
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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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