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Project Delivery Leadership Programme MPLA & OMP

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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22 Jan 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defra Commercial involves the "Project Delivery Leadership Programme MPLA & OMP". Classified under the industry category of Education and Training Services, this selective tendering process called off from a framework agreement, covers numerous delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender, now at the award stage, was concluded on 22nd January 2026, with contracts set to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2029. The procurement method focused on services, and was suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering a leadership programme such as the MPLA & OMP. With a contract valued at GBP 1,065,600 awarded to Said Business School, businesses with expertise in program delivery at a global scale stand to benefit immensely. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to explore opportunities in framework arrangements like these, which provide structured yet competitive avenues for growth within the public sector. The procurement promotes diversity and encourages participation from a wide range of service providers, enhancing capabilities and market presence for those involved.

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Notice Title

Project Delivery Leadership Programme MPLA & OMP

Notice Description

Project Delivery Leadership Programme MPLA & OMP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d54d6af-5495-488c-a85a-4195a8913129
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c9046c-7d62-4fb3-970e-c14b9e0ad67a
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,065,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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

SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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