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title: "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14"
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# Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-034d9e6b-a803-4280-a2f3-de718fc13385

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14" contract, conducted by Defra Commercial, has reached the award stage. This contract falls under the industry category of education and training services and has been awarded to the University of Reading. The process was initiated via a single tender action, a direct procurement method considered below the threshold. The contract commenced on 5th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2027. The contract's geographical scope is extensive, covering areas such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories.

This tender presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in education and training services to explore similar future opportunities. Companies specialising in leadership training and development would find themselves well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement's direct method indicates a streamlined process, potentially enhancing accessibility for smaller, agile organisations aiming to expand their portfolio by collaborating with prominent institutions like Defra Commercial.

## Notice

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a832d70d-c756-47a4-856e-b9850a39bfbe |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a832d70d-c756-47a4-856e-b9850a39bfbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a832d70d-c756-47a4-856e-b9850a39bfbe
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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