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title: "Recruitment of Director of Strategy"
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# Recruitment of Director of Strategy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b48de44a-58ee-40fd-9665-a3bdc9b6c8cf

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, England, has concluded the procurement process for recruiting a Director of Strategy, which falls under the industry category of management training services. This procurement, identified by tender ID C31908, utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage was marked as complete, with the contract awarded on 7th November 2025. The contract period extends from 1st October 2025 to 31st January 2026. The entire process was defined under the services procurement category and was structured to attract larger businesses as it was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents opportunities for larger companies in the management training sector to provide strategic leadership services, particularly those experienced with framework agreements. The process required expertise in management training, making it suitable for businesses operating at a significant scale, such as the awarded supplier, Saxton. Engaging with such procurement processes allows companies to forge robust links with governmental bodies like DEFRA, expand their portfolio within public sector engagements, and potentially increase their market share by demonstrating their capability to deliver strategic-level services.

## Notice

Recruitment of Director of Strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56acabf2-474f-413e-ab2a-01c9fa903183 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | SAXTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56acabf2-474f-413e-ab2a-01c9fa903183

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56acabf2-474f-413e-ab2a-01c9fa903183
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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