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title: "Mentoring for Permanent Secretaries"
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# Mentoring for Permanent Secretaries

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34d53ce9-eba4-4a94-a862-0b130d3b66dc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Mentoring for Permanent Secretaries" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This initiative falls under the education and training services category, aiming to link permanent secretaries with private sector mentors for a twelve-month period. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action below the threshold, and the award was announced on 17 May 2022, marking the completion of the procurement stage. The contract period will commence on 18 May 2022 and conclude on 17 May 2023, with a total value of £15,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on mentoring, training, and professional development services. Organisations that possess expertise in fostering relationships between public sector officials and private sector professionals will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sectors (VCS) may find this contract suitable, allowing them to expand their influence within governmental frameworks and contribute positively to the professional growth of senior civil servants.

## Notice

Matching permanent secretaries with a private sector mentor for a period of 12 months offering exposure to private sector thinking (e.g. commercial motivations and drivers) and creating significant networks for senior civil servants in the private sector. Mentoring topics would be agreed between individual permanent secretaries and thei Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0126067-d53c-497b-9504-b54ac7ccd4f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2022 - 17 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | GLOBAL MENTORS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0126067-d53c-497b-9504-b54ac7ccd4f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0126067-d53c-497b-9504-b54ac7ccd4f4
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e0a4631-c62d-4e07-b047-5984529c8e6e
  redacted contract

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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