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title: "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 7-Business Administration"
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# Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 7-Business Administration

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0ebdb74-63a7-45cb-a5d3-a71d5cf568ce

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Defra Commercial, located at 17 Smith Square, London. The tender, titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 7-Business Administration," falls under the industry category of education and training services (CPV code 80000000). This tender, which has reached the award stage with a contract award to the University of Reading, covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The procurement method was direct through a single tender action below threshold, with key dates including a tender period ending on 4th November 2025 and a contract period from 4th December 2025 to 28th May 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in senior leadership training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may find this contract appealing due to its focus on skill development and the potential for long-term collaboration. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses adept at navigating specific government procurement procedures stand a good chance of succeeding. This contract could provide substantial business growth potential, especially for organisations looking to expand their educational service offerings across the regions specified.

## Notice

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 7-Business Administration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2877dd54-1834-4da2-8238-c695c6e3ab0c |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2025 - 28 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2877dd54-1834-4da2-8238-c695c6e3ab0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2877dd54-1834-4da2-8238-c695c6e3ab0c
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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