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Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 ST0003 X

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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06 May 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 services has been concluded by Defra Commercial, a buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the Education and training services category, with procurement activities encompassing locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and various regions worldwide. The procurement method utilised was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and it reached the award stage on 6th May 2025. The tender period ended on 2nd April 2025, and the contract is set to run from 2nd May 2025 to 2nd May 2027, valued at £80,000 GBP. The contract was awarded to Babington Business College Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly companies that specialise in professional training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity especially advantageous, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses capable of delivering specialised training services across varied locations such as Europe and the Channel Islands would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders facilitated by government departments like Defra Commercial.

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Notice Title

Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 ST0003 X

Notice Description

Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 ST0003 X

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aeed9376-63af-43a1-8876-0dfbfe196c9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d70c514-e5b6-484b-8443-5721cebabec3
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 2 May 2027 2-3 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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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