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title: "Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 ST0003 X"
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# Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 ST0003 X

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeed9376-63af-43a1-8876-0dfbfe196c9f

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## Summary

The procurement process for providing Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 services has been concluded by Defra Commercial, a buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the Education and training services category, with procurement activities encompassing locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and various regions worldwide. The procurement method utilised was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and it reached the award stage on 6th May 2025. The tender period ended on 2nd April 2025, and the contract is set to run from 2nd May 2025 to 2nd May 2027, valued at £80,000 GBP. The contract was awarded to Babington Business College Ltd.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly companies that specialise in professional training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity especially advantageous, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses capable of delivering specialised training services across varied locations such as Europe and the Channel Islands would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders facilitated by government departments like Defra Commercial.

## Notice

Professional Accounting Technician Level 4 ST0003 X

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d70c514-e5b6-484b-8443-5721cebabec3 |
| 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 | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 2 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d70c514-e5b6-484b-8443-5721cebabec3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d70c514-e5b6-484b-8443-5721cebabec3
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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