Award

Project Manager Level 6 ST0411 X 10

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Defra Commercial, focuses on education and training services under the CPV code 80000000. The contract is titled "Project Manager Level 6 ST0411 X 10" and involves locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The process reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025, following a direct procurement method described as a "Single tender action (below threshold)." The contract period runs from 29th September 2025 to 29th September 2029. The contracting authority, Defra Commercial, is based in London with contacts available through email and phone for queries related to this procurement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the project is designed to accommodate such organisations. The awarded contract, valued at £220,000, was won by Northern University London, indicating that institutions with expertise in education and training services, or similar capabilities, may find themselves well-suited to compete in these types of tenders. The long duration of the contract suggests sustained engagement and potential for more stable revenue streams, making it an attractive prospect for businesses in the related sectors looking to expand through governmental contracts.

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Notice Title

Project Manager Level 6 ST0411 X 10

Notice Description

Project Manager Level 6 ST0411 X 10

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b900052e-f2be-41e3-98fd-0cf4a68c4430
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2029 4-5 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

NORTHERN UNIVERSITY LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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