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title: "Data Scientist x 2"
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published: "2025-03-19"
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# Data Scientist x 2

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5859742c-122b-4a5e-acd7-caa66d1d279a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Commercial has completed a procurement process for the provision of two Data Scientists. The contract falls under the "Education and training services" industry category and covers various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, with a primary focus on the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through direct procurement via a single tender action (below threshold), and the awarded contract has a total value of GBP 38,000. The contract period commenced on 8th September 2023 and will conclude on 20th June 2027, with the award being published on 19th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in data science and educational services. With the involvement of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) as the supplier, this contract highlights the need for skilled professionals to enhance educational services through data science. Businesses well-suited to compete for such opportunities would include those with expertise in data analysis, educational technology solutions, and training services. The long-term nature of the contract ensures a stable business relationship and continuous engagement with Defra Commercial.

## Notice

Data Scientist x 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bafd25c5-d425-4eb0-8ac1-9b88ee64e9b4 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2023 - 20 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY (ARU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bafd25c5-d425-4eb0-8ac1-9b88ee64e9b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bafd25c5-d425-4eb0-8ac1-9b88ee64e9b4
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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