Award

Director of Corporate and National Services

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the role of Director of Corporate and National Services, classified under executive services, has culminated in an award stage. Organised by Defra Commercial, located in London, this procurement falls within the industry category of services. The tender utilised a direct procurement method, specifically single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2026, following the tender period which ended on 1st January 2026, and the contract period runs from 1st February to 31st August 2026. The scope of delivery spans globally, including regions such as Europe, the United Kingdom, and British Overseas Territories. This procurement presents significant opportunities for entities, particularly those suited for executive service roles and SMEs, in diversifying their business operations globally.

Businesses inclined towards executive services are encouraged to tender for similar contracts, given the global delivery potential and the opportunity to collaborate with government agencies like Defra Commercial. The procurement, although conducted as a single tender action, emphasises the suitability for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), presenting a unique avenue for smaller businesses to engage with large-scale governmental contracts. Companies that specialise in corporate services and have the capability to provide high-level executive leadership and management can greatly expand their business reach and strengthen connections within the public sector. This contract highlights the dynamics of public procurement efforts in leveraging direct involvement and specialised services from professional firms such as Saxton, thus benefiting entities focused on delivering excellence in executive management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Director of Corporate and National Services

Notice Description

Director of Corporate and National Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-715f66da-f7ce-42c6-bb7a-ceba8e0aeeaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45f2f0a-5f9f-4f71-addd-a3c5b4d7a618
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SAXTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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