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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-f37afabb-7bbd-4506-8cd4-6139674decd0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist ST0884 X 2" has been completed. This contract aims to provide specialised education and training services across various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, United Kingdom, and others. Managed by Defra Commercial, located at 17 Smith Square, London, this directly procured contract involves a single tender action below the threshold, making it suitable for smaller enterprises and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract was awarded to the University of Kent on 16th December 2025, with a total value of £28,000, covering a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2028.

This procurement initiative offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services to expand their reach within and beyond the United Kingdom. The contract's requirements, particularly the specialised nature of the services, make it ideal for businesses specialising in operational research and training. SMEs and VCSE organisations are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, which encourage collaboration across diverse geographies, including the Channel Islands and British Oversea Territories. Engaging in contracts like these helps companies fortify their credentials and establish long-term partnerships with governmental bodies such as Defra Commercial.

## 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/1e3079b8-b193-4c7f-8e11-129eadfb2168 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| 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

- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3079b8-b193-4c7f-8e11-129eadfb2168

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3079b8-b193-4c7f-8e11-129eadfb2168
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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