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title: "Talent programme: Aspire"
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# Talent programme: Aspire

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-294376ce-ee7e-45f0-971a-1473e8c08a95

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Talent programme: Aspire" was conducted by Defra Commercial, based in London, UK. This procurement, identified by the CPV code 80510000 for Specialist Training Services, is targeted at multiple locations including the United Kingdom and international destinations. The contract was awarded on 14 July 2025 following an open procedure, with the award notice published on 10 July 2025. The tendering process was completed with the contract period set to run from 14 July 2025 to 31 December 2027, reflecting its status as complete. The opportunity was open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender represents a significant business opportunity in the provision of specialist training services, benefiting companies with expertise in developing comprehensive talent programmes. Organisations capable of delivering innovative training solutions and with an interest in servicing both domestic and international markets would be particularly well-suited for such contracts. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements or to reinforce their presence in government contracts should find this sector and methodology favourable.

## Notice

Talent programme: Aspire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da368b2d-409a-4fbe-836e-a80cd0be59ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,910 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEX PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da368b2d-409a-4fbe-836e-a80cd0be59ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da368b2d-409a-4fbe-836e-a80cd0be59ac
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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