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title: "Director of Corporate and National Services"
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# Director of Corporate and National Services

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-715f66da-f7ce-42c6-bb7a-ceba8e0aeeaa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the role of Director of Corporate and National Services, classified under executive services, has culminated in an award stage. Organised by Defra Commercial, located in London, this procurement falls within the industry category of services. The tender utilised a direct procurement method, specifically single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2026, following the tender period which ended on 1st January 2026, and the contract period runs from 1st February to 31st August 2026. The scope of delivery spans globally, including regions such as Europe, the United Kingdom, and British Overseas Territories. This procurement presents significant opportunities for entities, particularly those suited for executive service roles and SMEs, in diversifying their business operations globally.

Businesses inclined towards executive services are encouraged to tender for similar contracts, given the global delivery potential and the opportunity to collaborate with government agencies like Defra Commercial. The procurement, although conducted as a single tender action, emphasises the suitability for SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), presenting a unique avenue for smaller businesses to engage with large-scale governmental contracts. Companies that specialise in corporate services and have the capability to provide high-level executive leadership and management can greatly expand their business reach and strengthen connections within the public sector. This contract highlights the dynamics of public procurement efforts in leveraging direct involvement and specialised services from professional firms such as Saxton, thus benefiting entities focused on delivering excellence in executive management.

## Notice

Director of Corporate and National Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45f2f0a-5f9f-4f71-addd-a3c5b4d7a618 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | SAXTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45f2f0a-5f9f-4f71-addd-a3c5b4d7a618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45f2f0a-5f9f-4f71-addd-a3c5b4d7a618
  12th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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