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Executive Director for STA and Finance Director

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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28 Jul 2026 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Defra Commercial as the buying organisation for a contract titled "Executive Director for STA and Finance Director," primarily within the executive services industry category. This tender, which has reached the award stage, covers locations including the United Kingdom and various British territories and is valued at £70,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 1st May 2026 and the contract commencing on 1st June 2026, ending on 1st December 2026. The contract was awarded to Saxton on 22nd July 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in executive services, particularly those agile enough to engage in selective procurement processes such as SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By leveraging framework agreements, businesses experienced in providing executive-level expertise have the potential to enhance their portfolios, expand their market reach, and establish long-term partnerships with government departments. Suitably qualified businesses can benefit from participating in similar tender processes in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Executive Director for STA and Finance Director

Notice Description

Executive Director for STA and Finance Director

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cebe180-ce0e-4f1d-9ad0-ccb8bac0ed50
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Dec 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SAXTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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