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title: "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 5- Future Leaders"
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# Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 5- Future Leaders

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80c8eea9-288b-4704-8290-5817c6f7df91

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 5- Future Leaders" was initiated by the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and has reached the award stage. Posted under the industry category of education and training services, the contract was awarded on 12th November 2025. The contract, valued at £70,000, is scheduled to commence on 22nd December 2025 and conclude on 15th October 2027. Located in England, it involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process considered suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, offering potential inclusivity for diverse business sizes.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those capable of delivering leadership training programmes. With the involvement of the University of Reading as the supplier, this procurement is well-suited for organisations that can leverage academic partnerships to enhance their service offerings. SMEs and VCSEs stand to benefit, especially those looking to expand their reach within governmental contracts. The long-term nature of the contract also provides a stable period for developing innovative training programmes that align with the specified leadership framework, fostering growth and prestige in the education sector.

## Notice

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 5- Future Leaders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db73464-229e-49da-a29d-f0632cab3aab |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 15 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db73464-229e-49da-a29d-f0632cab3aab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db73464-229e-49da-a29d-f0632cab3aab
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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