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Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA)

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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22 Apr 2026 at 07:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA)" has been concluded with an award. Defra Commercial, based in London, acted as the buying organisation and has awarded the contract to Said Business School. This tender falls under the education and training services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 14th April 2026 to 31st July 2027, targeting delivery across diverse locations including the UK and several overseas territories. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the award was published on 22nd April 2026, following the completion of the tender period on 14th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that can engage with large-scale leadership projects. Organisations with expertise in training delivery and servicing diverse geographical locations would be advantageous partners. Such opportunities are particularly suited to small and medium enterprises and voluntary community sector enterprises, aligning with the suitability criteria established in the procurement process. The engagement with Said Business School suggests potential collaborations for educational institutions seeking expansion in leadership training projects.

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Notice Title

Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA)

Notice Description

Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a90128ff-a063-47a3-9c4a-b906260bb582
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d64081a-fda9-4811-8ec6-daf25094d703
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
£19,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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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