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title: "Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA)"
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# Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA)

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a90128ff-a063-47a3-9c4a-b906260bb582

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA)" has been concluded with an award. Defra Commercial, based in London, acted as the buying organisation and has awarded the contract to Said Business School. This tender falls under the education and training services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 14th April 2026 to 31st July 2027, targeting delivery across diverse locations including the UK and several overseas territories. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the award was published on 22nd April 2026, following the completion of the tender period on 14th March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those that can engage with large-scale leadership projects. Organisations with expertise in training delivery and servicing diverse geographical locations would be advantageous partners. Such opportunities are particularly suited to small and medium enterprises and voluntary community sector enterprises, aligning with the suitability criteria established in the procurement process. The engagement with Said Business School suggests potential collaborations for educational institutions seeking expansion in leadership training projects.

## Notice

Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d64081a-fda9-4811-8ec6-daf25094d703 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,235 |
| 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 | SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 07:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d64081a-fda9-4811-8ec6-daf25094d703

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d64081a-fda9-4811-8ec6-daf25094d703
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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