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title: "Executive Director for STA and Finance Director"
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# Executive Director for STA and Finance Director

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fb3b6d8-996a-4a65-aabb-ce41472ab2b4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Defra Commercial as the buying organisation for a contract titled "Executive Director for STA and Finance Director," primarily within the executive services industry category. This tender, which has reached the award stage, covers locations including the United Kingdom and various British territories and is valued at £70,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 1st May 2026 and the contract commencing on 1st June 2026, ending on 1st December 2026. The contract was awarded to Saxton on 22nd July 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in executive services, particularly those agile enough to engage in selective procurement processes such as SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By leveraging framework agreements, businesses experienced in providing executive-level expertise have the potential to enhance their portfolios, expand their market reach, and establish long-term partnerships with government departments. Suitably qualified businesses can benefit from participating in similar tender processes in the future.

## Notice

Executive Director for STA and Finance Director

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cebe180-ce0e-4f1d-9ad0-ccb8bac0ed50 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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

- 28 Jul 2026 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cebe180-ce0e-4f1d-9ad0-ccb8bac0ed50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cebe180-ce0e-4f1d-9ad0-ccb8bac0ed50
  28th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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