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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-b5fd17-198ac2ff-34d8-42c9-bc46-680329a5c356

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## Summary

The procurement process sponsored by Defra Commercial has been concluded with the award of the contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 14" in the Education and Training Services category. The contract was awarded on 6th October 2025 to the University of Reading for a period commencing on 25th November 2025 and ending on 7th May 2027. This procurement, located primarily in the United Kingdom, involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is GBP 196,000, and it was officially documented in an award notice published on the same day as the award.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering high-level training programmes. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for similar tenders in the future. Enterprises with expertise in delivering educational services across diverse regions such as British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and Europe could particularly benefit from addressing the needs reflected in this contract. Recognising opportunities within single tender actions could provide strategic advantages for such businesses, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence.

## 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/c59051d3-6831-4ed0-bd78-5831d15fcd80 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 7 May 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 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59051d3-6831-4ed0-bd78-5831d15fcd80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59051d3-6831-4ed0-bd78-5831d15fcd80
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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