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title: "Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47ddac63-abeb-49fe-b674-bd1025a83500"
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buyer: "DEFRA COMMERCIAL"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47ddac63-abeb-49fe-b674-bd1025a83500

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist" services was led by Defra Commercial, based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement fell under the education and training services category, with a broad geographical scope including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and globally. The process used a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and it reached the award stage on 9th April 2026. The key contract period begins on 23rd February 2026 and concludes on 31st December 2028, with the University of Kent being awarded the contract valued at £28,000.

This tender presents notable opportunities for organisations specialising in educational and training services, particularly those adept at governmental research projects. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the procurement's nature. Engaging in such contracts can provide growth avenues through government collaborations and enhanced market visibility, especially for entities capable of serving international regions beyond the UK.

## Notice

Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82bb40c-5888-4b98-aee7-79f26e039cf4 |
| 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 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82bb40c-5888-4b98-aee7-79f26e039cf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82bb40c-5888-4b98-aee7-79f26e039cf4
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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