Award

Director of Energy & Resources at Environment Agency

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

18 Nov 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here was conducted by Defra Commercial for the role of Director of Energy & Resources at the Environment Agency. This tender falls within the executive services industry category, classified under CPV code 75111100. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract covers a wide geographic area including the United Kingdom and various territories, with the delivery addresses mentioning postal code SW1P 4DF in the UK as a point of reference. The award phase was completed, with the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st May 2026. The award was finalised on 18th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial prospects for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in executive services that can contribute strategic leadership in energy and resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this procurement, opening opportunities for a diverse range of businesses to engage. The contract, awarded to Saxton, reflects a competitive environment for entities adept at providing high-level executive services, potentially benefiting those businesses capable of leveraging framework agreements for selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Director of Energy & Resources at Environment Agency

Notice Description

Director of Energy & Resources at Environment Agency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0a68103-388a-448a-a8b7-460a5a0cd8fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b978d95e-ab9d-47af-abfc-c9aeb5a767f9
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
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 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
network procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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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