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Home Office Mandatory Courses 2026 (Red Kite)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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01 May 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for "Home Office Mandatory Courses 2026 (Red Kite)", classified under the Education and Training Services industry (CPV 80000000). The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Red Kite Veterinary Consultants Ltd on 1st May 2026, with its implementation running from 25th May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The courses will be delivered globally, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international regions.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those capable of adapting to a framework agreement structure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also considered suitable for such opportunities. Businesses that can offer comprehensive training solutions globally or are looking to expand their client portfolio within the public sector would find engagements like this beneficial for growth. The contract value of £28,500 indicates a well-scoped opportunity that could bolster a firm's credibility and expand its presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Home Office Mandatory Courses 2026 (Red Kite)

Notice Description

Home Office Mandatory Courses 2026 (Red Kite)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4f82628-5a8f-4f5a-ace3-551476ef90aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64645fc3-dbae-49da-9eea-d5797f09b7e0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

RED KITE VETERINARY CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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