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Talent programme: Aspire

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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10 Jul 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Talent programme: Aspire" was conducted by Defra Commercial, based in London, UK. This procurement, identified by the CPV code 80510000 for Specialist Training Services, is targeted at multiple locations including the United Kingdom and international destinations. The contract was awarded on 14 July 2025 following an open procedure, with the award notice published on 10 July 2025. The tendering process was completed with the contract period set to run from 14 July 2025 to 31 December 2027, reflecting its status as complete. The opportunity was open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant business opportunity in the provision of specialist training services, benefiting companies with expertise in developing comprehensive talent programmes. Organisations capable of delivering innovative training solutions and with an interest in servicing both domestic and international markets would be particularly well-suited for such contracts. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements or to reinforce their presence in government contracts should find this sector and methodology favourable.

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Notice Title

Talent programme: Aspire

Notice Description

Talent programme: Aspire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-294376ce-ee7e-45f0-971a-1473e8c08a95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da368b2d-409a-4fbe-836e-a80cd0be59ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEX PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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