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title: "Director of Operations x 2"
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# Director of Operations x 2

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c0a9049-3f95-492e-a143-6a6bedcf3147

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by Defra Commercial, involves the appointment of two Directors of Operations, classified under executive services. The procurement method used is selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement, and covers various regions, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global locations. Although tender period submissions concluded on 3rd January 2026, the contract period commenced on 3rd February 2026, concluding on 30th June 2026. The process is currently in the award stage, with GatenbySanderson designated as the supplier following an active award issued on 25th February 2026, with a contract value of £45,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in executive service provision across multiple international locations. Businesses specialising in professional management and operational strategy would find considerable growth potential in the framework's selective nature, enabling access to already established frameworks. With a focus on executive roles, companies that excel in strategic personnel placement and organisational leadership will be particularly well-suited to compete for such tender engagements.

## Notice

Director of Operations x 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a5eb63-2d97-43c4-856d-3e8d1700e5d3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 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 | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a5eb63-2d97-43c4-856d-3e8d1700e5d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99a5eb63-2d97-43c4-856d-3e8d1700e5d3
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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