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title: "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 6"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f966acf-c3ef-482c-a973-b19119df84c3"
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published: "2025-12-29"
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# Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 6

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f966acf-c3ef-482c-a973-b19119df84c3

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by Defra Commercial, involved the award of a contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 6" within the education and training services sector. This procurement falls under the category of services and was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The procurement process has reached the award stage, as evidenced by the completion of the contract with the University of Lancashire, effective from 1st December 2025 to 1st August 2027. The contract is valued at £84,000 and encompasses multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Key details include a tender period that ended on 1st November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training industry, particularly those capable of providing senior leadership training and development. The direct procurement approach provides an advantage for businesses ready to engage in such specific service needs without extensive competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit, as the tender highlights suitability for these types of businesses, potentially facilitating growth through public sector engagement and service provision in various global locations.

## Notice

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74578a38-0a3d-4f89-8e5c-dce44cea2c1c |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74578a38-0a3d-4f89-8e5c-dce44cea2c1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74578a38-0a3d-4f89-8e5c-dce44cea2c1c
  29th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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