Award

Senior People Professional

DEFRA COMMERCIAL

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Senior People Professional" has been undertaken by Defra Commercial, an organisation located in London, UK. The contract falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a focus on providing services across varied geographical locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The procurement is at the award stage, having been completed on 17th February 2026. The tender was processed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1st February 2026 and its conclusion on 1st February 2027. The procurement was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with Babington Business College Ltd being awarded the contract for a total value of £14,440 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services to engage with government contracts and expand their reach into multiple regions. Businesses that can provide tailored training programs or consultancy services will find this contract advantageous, especially given the wide geographical scope and the collaborative framework agreement approach. Organisations such as Babington Business College Ltd, which are adept at delivering professional development services, are particularly well-suited to thrive through such partnerships facilitated by Defra Commercial.

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Notice Title

Senior People Professional

Notice Description

Senior People Professional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b149f6bf-e6b4-4484-96f3-84c543ac2789
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/713ad319-3a4d-43c8-9967-3f1aed789cd7
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
£14,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 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 3JR
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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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