Award

Level 6 Laboratory Scientist ST0626 X 5

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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19 Mar 2025 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Level 6 Laboratory Scientist ST0626 X 5" under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold), and the contract was awarded to NESCOT. Key dates include the contract period starting on 24th September 2024 and ending on 24th September 2026. The tender had an end date of 24th August 2024, and the award was published on 19th March 2025. The contract value is £135,000 GBP, and the delivery addresses include various locations within the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The procurement stage of this process is the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training services industry, particularly those specialising in laboratory sciences and vocational training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the suitability criteria specified by Defra Commercial. Engaging in this contract can spur business growth by expanding service offerings and establishing long-term relationships with a key government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 6 Laboratory Scientist ST0626 X 5

Notice Description

Level 6 Laboratory Scientist ST0626 X 5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c13e036-a181-4196-9a73-e242a80dc06f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ca61b4-a97c-4bf8-b685-4431ab707a78
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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2026 2-3 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

NESCOT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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