Award

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 10

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

31 Jan 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 10," under the education and training services category. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract awarded to the University of Reading. The procurement method employed was a Single Tender Action, below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 14th April 2025, and the contract period will run from 14th May 2025 to 9th October 2026. The contract is valued at £140,000, and the services will be delivered across several locations, including the United Kingdom and various oversee territories.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in developing senior leadership programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to the specific suitability criteria highlighted by Defra. Engaging in contracts like these can help businesses expand their portfolio, gain experience with government contracts, and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 10

Notice Description

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 10

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7d641fe-3c05-46a5-85dc-021b3aad4b98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9bc1db-37f6-4ef4-aa09-c65991b805d2
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 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

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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