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Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 7-Business Administration

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Defra Commercial, located at 17 Smith Square, London. The tender, titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 7-Business Administration," falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV code 80000000). This tender, which has reached the award stage with a contract award to the University of Reading, covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The procurement method was direct through a single tender action below threshold, with key dates including a tender period ending on 4th November 2025 and a contract period from 4th December 2025 to 28th May 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in senior leadership training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may find this contract appealing due to its focus on skill development and the potential for long-term collaboration. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses adept at navigating specific government procurement procedures stand a good chance of succeeding. This contract could provide substantial business growth potential, especially for organisations looking to expand their educational service offerings across the regions specified.

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Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 7-Business Administration

Notice Description

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 7-Business Administration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0ebdb74-63a7-45cb-a5d3-a71d5cf568ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2877dd54-1834-4da2-8238-c695c6e3ab0c
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
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 28 May 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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