Award

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 6

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

29 Dec 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Defra Commercial, involved the award of a contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 6" within the education and training services sector. This procurement falls under the category of services and was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The procurement process has reached the award stage, as evidenced by the completion of the contract with the University of Lancashire, effective from 1st December 2025 to 1st August 2027. The contract is valued at £84,000 and encompasses multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Key details include a tender period that ended on 1st November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those capable of providing senior leadership training and development. The direct procurement approach provides an advantage for businesses ready to engage in such specific service needs without extensive competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit, as the tender highlights suitability for these types of businesses, potentially facilitating growth through public sector engagement and service provision in various global locations.

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Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 6

Notice Description

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 6

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f966acf-c3ef-482c-a973-b19119df84c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74578a38-0a3d-4f89-8e5c-dce44cea2c1c
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
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Aug 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
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

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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