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Director of Operations x 2

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Defra Commercial, involves the appointment of two Directors of Operations, classified under executive services. The procurement method used is selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement, and covers various regions, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global locations. Although tender period submissions concluded on 3rd January 2026, the contract period commenced on 3rd February 2026, concluding on 30th June 2026. The process is currently in the award stage, with GatenbySanderson designated as the supplier following an active award issued on 25th February 2026, with a contract value of £45,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in executive service provision across multiple international locations. Businesses specialising in professional management and operational strategy would find considerable growth potential in the framework's selective nature, enabling access to already established frameworks. With a focus on executive roles, companies that excel in strategic personnel placement and organisational leadership will be particularly well-suited to compete for such tender engagements.

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Notice Title

Director of Operations x 2

Notice Description

Director of Operations x 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c0a9049-3f95-492e-a143-6a6bedcf3147
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a5eb63-2d97-43c4-856d-3e8d1700e5d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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