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title: "Public Service Operational Delivery"
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# Public Service Operational Delivery

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d75abee-8f23-450b-9ca3-4cd5ac1a8f4e

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Defra Commercial, has completed a public procurement process titled "Public Service Operational Delivery" in the Education and Training Services category. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method through a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at GBP 19,750, has been awarded to Capita Business Services Ltd, with the contract period running from 1st September 2020 to 30th September 2024. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage as of 12th November 2024. The services will be delivered across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in education and training services, especially those capable of handling international and cross-regional deliveries. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly relevant. The direct procurement and the suitability criteria for SMEs and VCSEs indicate a supportive environment for these types of organisations to participate and grow through public sector engagements. Potential suppliers gain the advantage of securing long-term, stable contracts with established public bodies like Defra Commercial.

## Notice

Public Service Operational Delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5561739-6748-4dfa-96fa-4f46416cee58 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,750 |
| 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 | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5561739-6748-4dfa-96fa-4f46416cee58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5561739-6748-4dfa-96fa-4f46416cee58
  12th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30b900f7-f19f-41c3-b710-d2fe1653c068
  STA contracts Jun 24

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