Award

Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 X 20

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process details an award for "Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 X 20" services, under the industry category of education and training, overseen by Defra Commercial, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Teesside University named as the supplier. This single tender action, classified as direct procurement below the threshold, was completed with the contracting period commencing on 1 February 2026 and ending on 1 August 2027. The award was finalised on 12 March 2026 with a contract value of £180,000. Suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, this tender spans various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services. With Defra Commercial acting as the buying organisation, there is potential for growth in educational service delivery in collaboration with government agencies. Businesses that are adept at managing educational assets and have the capability to operate across multiple international territories could take advantage of similar tenders to expand their footprint. Moreover, the involvement of SMEs and VCSEs indicates a broad scope for participatory growth, providing accessible opportunities for smaller businesses to engage with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 X 20

Notice Description

Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 X 20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecbb57c6-17c7-4591-83b2-0907dc0dd93b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ee2367f-1b1c-4f5a-9f53-9c4270c6516f
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 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

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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