Award

L5 Coaching Professional

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

04 Mar 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Defra Commercial, based in London, United Kingdom, engaging in a procurement titled "L5 Coaching Professional." This tender falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and covers a broad range of delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a Single Tender Action due to its below-threshold nature. The tender process is complete, with the award announced on 4th March 2026, following a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 30th April 2026.

This award provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those skilled in professional coaching. SMEs and VCSEs will find this tender especially suitable due to the procurement's inclusive suitability criteria. With the procurement method being a direct single tender action, businesses with the capability to directly engage with Defra Commercial can benefit from streamlined procurement processes and potentially less competition. The contract awarded to ioda Limited for £1,889 highlights opportunities for businesses of similar scale or expertise to enter such sectors.

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Notice Title

L5 Coaching Professional

Notice Description

L5 Coaching Professional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-576fb80b-35b5-4d12-b8c0-2c6d145bb294
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99499692-5351-4f06-a20d-f9a9f84addec
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
£1,889 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

IODA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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