Award

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Defra Commercial has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration" in the education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £42,000, involves services to be delivered across locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and other regions. The contract period starts on 21st October 2025 and concludes on 9th April 2027. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which facilitated a swift engagement with the University of Reading as the supplier. Key dates associated with this process include an award notice published on 15th October 2025, following the completion of the tender period on 21st September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in education and training services looking to expand their reach into new geographical markets. Businesses operating in the UK and those capable of delivering services across multiple regions would find such opportunities particularly beneficial. Additionally, given the suitability criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to participate in similar procurement processes, leveraging their flexibility and potential for local impact.

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Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration

Notice Description

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-871bef1e-e05a-4dd9-b9c7-af08d3244e06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4182c6-6350-4721-a799-6f2387c98b7c
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
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 9 Apr 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
network procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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 READING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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