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title: "Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2"
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# Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bae89e8b-8d8c-41ae-b980-1c423444829a

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## Summary

Defra Commercial, based in London, has awarded a contract titled "Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2" in the Education and Training Services category. The procurement, classified under CPV code 80000000, is intended to be delivered across multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various other regions worldwide. This direct procurement followed a single tender action below the threshold, and the tender process concluded on 3rd August 2021. The contract period runs from 3rd September 2021 to 3rd February 2026, with a total value of GBP 28,000. Key dates in this process include the award date of 13th January 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, notably those that can provide high-level operational research expertise. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract particularly accessible and rewarding due to its suitability requirements. The awarded contract to the University of Kent highlights a preference for established experts in the field, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses within academia or those providing specialised training programmes.

## Notice

Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b38b61-4cd4-40be-9eb7-0d5caf94f2ac |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2021 - 3 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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

- 13 Jan 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b38b61-4cd4-40be-9eb7-0d5caf94f2ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b38b61-4cd4-40be-9eb7-0d5caf94f2ac
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9093f6e1-8746-4a9b-a558-071d77e22cd8
  APP LEVY C24791-082 (1)

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