# Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist x 2

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Defra Commercial.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Defra Commercial](/buyers/defra-commercial/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [University of Kent](/suppliers/university-of-kent/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £28,000
- Award date: 29 January 2026
- Published: 29 January 2026
- Contract start: 1 December 2025
- Contract end: 2 February 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 8a322368-9577-420c-8855-c28186fafb64-881290
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcf4e0bb-6124-4888-b711-e5e8c42e6058

## Description

Level 7 Government Operational Research Specialist x 2

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a322368-9577-420c-8855-c28186fafb64-881290)