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Recruitment of Director of Strategy

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Nov 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, England, has concluded the procurement process for recruiting a Director of Strategy, which falls under the industry category of management training services. This procurement, identified by tender ID C31908, utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage was marked as complete, with the contract awarded on 7th November 2025. The contract period extends from 1st October 2025 to 31st January 2026. The entire process was defined under the services procurement category and was structured to attract larger businesses as it was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents opportunities for larger companies in the management training sector to provide strategic leadership services, particularly those experienced with framework agreements. The process required expertise in management training, making it suitable for businesses operating at a significant scale, such as the awarded supplier, Saxton. Engaging with such procurement processes allows companies to forge robust links with governmental bodies like DEFRA, expand their portfolio within public sector engagements, and potentially increase their market share by demonstrating their capability to deliver strategic-level services.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of Director of Strategy

Notice Description

Recruitment of Director of Strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b48de44a-58ee-40fd-9665-a3bdc9b6c8cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56acabf2-474f-413e-ab2a-01c9fa903183
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training 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
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SAXTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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