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title: "Systems Thinking Practitioner L7 ST0787 X 20"
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published: "2025-03-19"
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# Systems Thinking Practitioner L7 ST0787 X 20

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a8daef5-b4b3-4e14-bc59-1017018dc36e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Commercial has completed a procurement process titled "Systems Thinking Practitioner L7 ST0787 X 20" within the education and training services category. The contract, valued at £360,000, was awarded to the University of Exeter. The contracting process utilised a single tender action method below the threshold and falls under the services category. This tender was significantly targeted at SMEs and VCSEs. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2025 and will conclude on 1st March 2027, with deliverables accessible across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement stage of the contract has reached completion as of 19th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality systems thinking training programs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in such opportunities. The awarded contract also indicates a likelihood of subsequent similar opportunities where businesses with expertise in specialised training programs can expand their market footprint, especially those capable of meeting the stringent educational needs in varied geographic regions. Successful bids will be those that demonstrate significant capability in delivering specialised training effectively and efficiently within the defined contract period.

## Notice

Systems Thinking Practitioner L7 ST0787 X 20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64446d7-8ef9-4d34-abdb-84fbc8ed1bb4 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64446d7-8ef9-4d34-abdb-84fbc8ed1bb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64446d7-8ef9-4d34-abdb-84fbc8ed1bb4
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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