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title: "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480- Business Administration x 8"
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# Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480- Business Administration x 8

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08416a50-1d7c-459a-8cf2-6ad9eef2b12b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Defra Commercial focuses on "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480- Business Administration x 8" within the education and training services industry category. The location for delivery includes various international territories and the United Kingdom. This contracting process reached the award stage on 9th July 2025, with the contract to commence on 2nd September 2025 and conclude on 9th July 2027. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action (below threshold), and the final award was valued at £112,000, with the contract awarded to the University of Reading.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education and leadership training services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are particularly well-suited, as the tender specified suitability for these business types. The direct engagement with Defra Commercial, a prominent public sector buying organisation, may also yield additional opportunities and insights for establishing long-term relationships and fostering growth in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480- Business Administration x 8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b6b6af-dcc4-4c96-8cd3-3dca7e2db019 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 9 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,000 |
| 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

- 9 Jul 2025 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b6b6af-dcc4-4c96-8cd3-3dca7e2db019

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8b6b6af-dcc4-4c96-8cd3-3dca7e2db019
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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