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title: "Professional Economist Level 6 ST0603 X5"
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# Professional Economist Level 6 ST0603 X5

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b239d31c-2a0f-495f-8dc7-beb582713e4b

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## Summary

The recent procurement process organised by Defra Commercial has reached the award stage, concerning the contract titled "Professional Economist Level 6 ST0603 X5". This contract falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, with a CPV code of 80000000. The procurement was conducted using a direct method through a single tender action under the threshold. It involves services across a wide location range, including the United Kingdom, various British Overseas Territories, Europe, and beyond. The award, announced on 15th October 2025, marks the commencement of the contract period starting 15th September 2025 and extending until 15th March 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing educational and training services, particularly those familiar with fulfilling high-level economist roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to appreciate this opportunity, encouraging their growth within a diverse market reach that spans numerous regions. Given the tender's direct procurement nature, businesses with established relationships and capabilities to deliver specialised educational content are ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. The collaboration with a prestigious institution such as the University of Kent as a supplier signifies heightened industry standards and expectations.

## Notice

Professional Economist Level 6 ST0603 X5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c3e27-7cd6-42e6-865a-b401b005dee8 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 15 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 KENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c3e27-7cd6-42e6-865a-b401b005dee8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/260c3e27-7cd6-42e6-865a-b401b005dee8
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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