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title: "Level 6 Laboratory Scientist ST0626 X 5"
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# Level 6 Laboratory Scientist ST0626 X 5

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c13e036-a181-4196-9a73-e242a80dc06f

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## Summary

Defra Commercial has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Level 6 Laboratory Scientist ST0626 X 5" under the industry category of Education and Training Services. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold), and the contract was awarded to NESCOT. Key dates include the contract period starting on 24th September 2024 and ending on 24th September 2026. The tender had an end date of 24th August 2024, and the award was published on 19th March 2025. The contract value is £135,000 GBP, and the delivery addresses include various locations within the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The procurement stage of this process is the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training services industry, particularly those specialising in laboratory sciences and vocational training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the suitability criteria specified by Defra Commercial. Engaging in this contract can spur business growth by expanding service offerings and establishing long-term relationships with a key government department.

## Notice

Level 6 Laboratory Scientist ST0626 X 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ca61b4-a97c-4bf8-b685-4431ab707a78 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | NESCOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ca61b4-a97c-4bf8-b685-4431ab707a78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ca61b4-a97c-4bf8-b685-4431ab707a78
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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