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title: "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration"
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published: "2025-10-15"
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# Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-871bef1e-e05a-4dd9-b9c7-af08d3244e06

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by Defra Commercial has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration" in the education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £42,000, involves services to be delivered across locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and other regions. The contract period starts on 21st October 2025 and concludes on 9th April 2027. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which facilitated a swift engagement with the University of Reading as the supplier. Key dates associated with this process include an award notice published on 15th October 2025, following the completion of the tender period on 21st September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in education and training services looking to expand their reach into new geographical markets. Businesses operating in the UK and those capable of delivering services across multiple regions would find such opportunities particularly beneficial. Additionally, given the suitability criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to participate in similar procurement processes, leveraging their flexibility and potential for local impact.

## Notice

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 3 - Business Administration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4182c6-6350-4721-a799-6f2387c98b7c |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 9 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4182c6-6350-4721-a799-6f2387c98b7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d4182c6-6350-4721-a799-6f2387c98b7c
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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