Award

Data Technician- Level 3 ST0795 X 15

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by Defra Commercial has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Data Technician- Level 3 ST0795 X 15," targeting the education and training services industry. The buying organisation, based in London, has completed this selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement, with Cambridge Spark Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract spans multiple locations, including the UK and various British overseas territories, with a total value of £180,000. The procurement stage concluded with the award being published on 29th January 2026, and the contract period runs from 21st January 2026 to 21st January 2028.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those equipped to deliver data technician training programmes at Level 3. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability provisions. The specific use of a framework agreement framework suggests that companies with existing frameworks are well-positioned to participate, potentially benefiting from streamlined processes and reduced procurement costs.

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Notice Title

Data Technician- Level 3 ST0795 X 15

Notice Description

Data Technician- Level 3 ST0795 X 15

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf65f627-77d0-4c5f-be00-8d5a0a02a3c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e079b79-faa5-4a1c-86a7-6d44f140e3d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2028 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

CAMBRIDGE SPARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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