Award

Policy Officer Level 4 ST0526 x5

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Defra Commercial, sought services in the Education and Training sector, specifically for the role of Policy Officer Level 4, with a procurement stage designated as "award." The tender, classified under CPV code 80000000, was completed with a direct procurement method via a single tender action, falling below threshold limits. The contract was awarded on 29th January 2026, with its period running from 20th January 2026 to 20th July 2027. Though the services are based in London, they are also relevant to multiple international locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing education and training services, especially those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The direct procurement method and single tender action suggest a potentially less competitive environment, benefiting businesses that can quickly engage in government contracts without extensive competition. Suppliers like JGA Group, the awardee, typify organisations well-suited to fulfilling such governmental training requirements, thereby facilitating growth for enterprises in this domain.

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Notice Title

Policy Officer Level 4 ST0526 x5

Notice Description

Policy Officer Level 4 ST0526 x5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fffc1b6-4a35-4271-b8b2-f3c438042d12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c6d087e-f2e0-4267-a56e-1f2e62881bc0
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 20 Jul 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

JGA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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