Award

Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 ST0482 X 3

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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09 Dec 2025 at 19:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Defra Commercial, focused on the provision of "Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 ST0482 X 3", categorised under education and training services. The procurement used a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, which resulted in an award to Northern University London. The contract was awarded on 9th December 2025, with the contract period set to start on 15th December 2025 and end on 15th June 2027. The services are to be delivered in various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories. The total contract value is £63,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational and training services, especially those capable of delivering digital and technology solutions. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in similar opportunities. Companies with a strong digital and technological focus, especially those suited to operate within such territories, can leverage this to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 ST0482 X 3

Notice Description

Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 ST0482 X 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82fa1493-abc6-4ab3-8ed8-23a0018bd354
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a28d1b-f695-455b-b716-f96eca78473a
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
£63,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 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

NORTHERN UNIVERSITY LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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