Award

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 1

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 10:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 1" has reached the award stage with the completion status. The buying organisation, Defra Commercial, based in London, United Kingdom, sought education and training services under the CPV classification 80000000. This particular procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 13 September 2025, and the contract is set to span from 13 October 2025 until 13 October 2027. The Award was activated on 15 October 2025 and involved the University of Portsmouth as the supplier, with a contract value of £14,000. Services required under this contract are aimed at various global delivery locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for enterprises specialising in education and training services, notably those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The focus on leadership development at a senior level highlights the scope for service providers with expertise in creating impactful training programmes tailored to high-level management. Engaging with such contracts can significantly enhance a business's profile and expand its service footprint across diverse geographical areas, given the international delivery addresses outlined in the procurement. This contract's execution could allow businesses to establish or solidify relationships with government-related entities like Defra, fostering future business growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 1

Notice Description

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7e7ac27-e8ff-407c-9935-f4ae11de0047
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217b3acd-68b9-4257-afcd-def335508fe4
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2027 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

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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