Award

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

29 Dec 2025 at 16:22

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Defra Commercial, focusing on the provision of education and training services under the title "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3." Situated in London, UK, the process aligns with the education and training industry category. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach through single tender action, resulting in an award phase, with the contract period commencing on 9th December 2025 and concluding on 9th June 2027. The tender, identified by the status as complete, was closed on 9th November 2025.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria. With a contract value of £42,000, the services were awarded to Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), indicating a strong prospect for higher education institutions skilled in senior leadership training. Businesses in the education and training sector could leverage such direct procurement opportunities to expand their services across various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the broader UK, and enhance their credentials through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3

Notice Description

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebec147e-ee7f-4786-90ec-9dbf6e350934
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be984454-531c-41f9-bd0a-38af0004ae98
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
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 9 Jun 2027 1-2 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

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY (ARU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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