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title: "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 10"
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# Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 10

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7d641fe-3c05-46a5-85dc-021b3aad4b98

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 10," under the education and training services category. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract awarded to the University of Reading. The procurement method employed was a Single Tender Action, below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 14th April 2025, and the contract period will run from 14th May 2025 to 9th October 2026. The contract is valued at £140,000, and the services will be delivered across several locations, including the United Kingdom and various oversee territories.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in developing senior leadership programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to the specific suitability criteria highlighted by Defra. Engaging in contracts like these can help businesses expand their portfolio, gain experience with government contracts, and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Senior Leader Level 7 ST0480 X 10

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9bc1db-37f6-4ef4-aa09-c65991b805d2 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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

- 31 Jan 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9bc1db-37f6-4ef4-aa09-c65991b805d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be9bc1db-37f6-4ef4-aa09-c65991b805d2
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/410df4a3-9d5f-4262-b0ea-513cc52a4cfc
  APP LEVY C24791-085 - SLA FLS (1)

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