Award

Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist x 2

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 11:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist x 2" contract was managed by Defra Commercial, based in London. This tender falls within the Education and training services category and relates to a direct procurement method via single tender action below threshold. Geographically, the contract covers areas including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender concluded with an award on 29 January 2026, following the tender period ending on 1 November 2025, with the contract set to run from 1 December 2025 to 2 February 2029.

This opportunity presents growth potential for businesses specialising in educational services and operational research. With a contract value of GBP 28,000, it is accessible to SMEs and VCSEs, making it particularly appealing to smaller businesses with relevant expertise. The University of Kent, awarded as the supplier, demonstrates the scope for academic institutions and similar organisations to leverage their expertise and expand their service portfolios through such government contracts. Businesses interested in expanding their reach into government contracts within the education sector would find such opportunities advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist x 2

Notice Description

Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist x 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a322368-9577-420c-8855-c28186fafb64
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
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 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
procurement
Contact Email
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 KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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