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Systems Thinking Practitioner Leve 7 ST0787 X 20

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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14 Aug 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Defra Commercial, located in London, aims to provide education and training services under the title "Systems Thinking Practitioner Level 7 ST0787 X 20." The tender was initiated using a direct procurement method below the threshold, leading to a single tender action. The successful award was announced on 14 August 2025, following the completion of the tender process that ended on 24 June 2025. The contract commenced on 24 July 2025 and will run until 24 January 2028, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other global regions. The supplier awarded this contract is the University of Exeter, with a contract value of £360,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and training services. Organisations such as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with opportunities in this sector. By bidding for similar contracts, businesses can expand their reach and tap into new markets across different geographical areas facilitated by Defra Commercial, enhancing growth potential through governmental collaboration. Direct methods like this also often imply reduced competition, providing an advantageous entry point for niche service providers.

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Notice Title

Systems Thinking Practitioner Leve 7 ST0787 X 20

Notice Description

Systems Thinking Practitioner Leve 7 ST0787 X 20

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa75e492-f670-49b8-b1d1-bdf339104342
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb1e13e-4971-45dc-8d8c-595ad4a91d18
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 24 Jan 2028 2-3 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 EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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