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Project Delivery Leadership Programmes MPLA & OMP

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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21 Jan 2026 at 18:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Project Delivery Leadership Programmes MPLA & OMP" was managed by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The process aims to deliver leadership training services across the UK, specifically targeting project leadership within Government major change programmes. The tender falls under the education and training services category, with a primary location being DEFRA in London. This procurement utilised a limited method without prior publication and was completed with the signed contract dated 20 January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £1,065,600, was granted to Said Business School and covered through a framework agreement with Crown Commercial Service.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in educational and training services, particularly those focusing on leadership development for senior project leaders. It is well-suited to established training providers with experience in handling large-scale Government projects, given the requirement for developing leadership capabilities within high-impact change initiatives. Businesses adept at managing compliance within a framework and those with a track record of repetitive services aligned with governmental standards are strategically positioned to benefit from such contracts. The structured call-off from a pre-existing framework underscores the importance of being an accredited supplier within Government frameworks for potential participants.

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Notice Title

Project Delivery Leadership Programmes MPLA & OMP

Notice Description

There is the need to build project leadership capability across Government and those that work within major change programmes. Through the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (Cabinet Office), Crown Commercial Service have procured a leadership training course (Major Projects Leadership Academy) for senior project leaders. For some roles, attendance on this course is mandatory to undertake the role within Government. For others, it is a recommended course to undertake and is a recognised part of DEFRA's, and wider government's, SCS talent strategy. It also forms an essential part of the process to become government accredited for Project Delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Training leadership MPLA & OMP CCS RM6223 Framework

Procurement Information

Call off from CCS Framework only one supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005539-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,065,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 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
TLI London

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

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