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title: "L & D Consultant Business Partner Level 5 ST0563 X 5"
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# L & D Consultant Business Partner Level 5 ST0563 X 5

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d9469e6-efa9-4331-bd5f-bfe62330f830

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "L & D Consultant Business Partner Level 5 ST0563 X 5" under the category of education and training services. The tender, which was part of the 2026-2027 apprenticeship levy contracts, was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £35,000, covers a wide delivery area including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The award was finalised on 30th April 2026, with the contract period running from 9th April 2026 to 9th October 2027.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The broad geographical scope allows ambitious companies the chance to expand their services both domestically and internationally. Companies like Babington Business College Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for growth and partnership in the public sector, especially for those equipped to deliver high-quality learning and development consultancy services aligned with the UK’s apprenticeship frameworks.

## Notice

Apprenticeships L & D 26-27-Individual Levy Contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1560faf2-5602-451b-b41a-8a75ca481932 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 9 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1560faf2-5602-451b-b41a-8a75ca481932

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1560faf2-5602-451b-b41a-8a75ca481932
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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