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Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2" has been completed. This contract aims to provide specialised education and training services across various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, United Kingdom, and others. Managed by Defra Commercial, located at 17 Smith Square, London, this directly procured contract involves a single tender action below the threshold, making it suitable for smaller enterprises and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract was awarded to the University of Kent on 16th December 2025, with a total value of £28,000, covering a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2028.

This procurement initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services to expand their reach within and beyond the United Kingdom. The contract's requirements, particularly the specialised nature of the services, make it ideal for businesses specialising in operational research and training. SMEs and VCSE organisations are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, which encourage collaboration across diverse geographies, including the Channel Islands and British Oversea Territories. Engaging in contracts like these helps companies fortify their credentials and establish long-term partnerships with governmental bodies such as Defra Commercial.

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Notice Title

Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2

Notice Description

Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f37afabb-7bbd-4506-8cd4-6139674decd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3079b8-b193-4c7f-8e11-129eadfb2168
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
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 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

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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