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Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 X 20

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Sep 2026 at 18:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Defra Commercial procured education and training services for 20 Asset Manager Level 4 apprenticeships or training places under standard ST0861. The requirement is described as “Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 X 20”, indicating a programme focused on developing asset management capability at Level 4. The buying organisation is Defra Commercial, based at 17 Smith Square, London. Delivery covers the United Kingdom and may also involve locations in Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is a services opportunity for organisations that provide vocational education, professional training or apprenticeship delivery in asset management.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Teesside University. Defra Commercial used a direct single-tender action below the threshold. The tender deadline was 8 August 2026 at 12:00. The award was made on 10 September 2026 for £180,000, with an active contract running from 8 September 2026 to 8 March 2028. There was one award and one supplier. The requirement was evaluated through the selected single-tender route rather than an open competition. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, although the recorded award went to Teesside University.

This award shows that Defra Commercial has a defined need for Level 4 asset management training delivered at a substantial scale, covering 20 learners or places and potentially serving participants across multiple geographies. A credible future competitor would need to provide structured education or apprenticeship delivery aligned to the Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 standard, with the teaching, assessment and learner-support capability required for a recognised Level 4 programme. Providers should be able to manage delivery for a public-sector customer and support geographically dispersed participants where required. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations indicates that smaller specialist training providers and mission-led organisations may be relevant competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 X 20

Notice Description

Asset Manager Level 4 ST0861 X 20

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f66511e1-09cd-408a-98ee-0ef617524774
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d4207a-00b1-441e-be45-45a9e5cbc009
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
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20266 days ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 8 Mar 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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
Postcode Area
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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