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title: "Major Projects Leadership Academy"
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# Major Projects Leadership Academy

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c51cfcda-07ed-4323-a04a-5e80352bffdf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Major Projects Leadership Academy" has been completed, with the awarding authority being the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London, England. The contract, valued at £20,833.33, falls under the Education and training services category (CPV code 80000000) and focuses on leadership development for major projects. The tender process was initiated as a single tender action, which is a type of direct procurement method. The contract period commenced on 28th June 2021 and is set to conclude on 19th May 2023. Key notifications regarding the contract were published on 31st August 2021, marking important timelines for potential participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in leadership development within the context of major projects. Firms that are well-suited to compete are likely to include established training providers, consultancy firms with a focus on public sector projects, and those that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering high-quality programmes tailored to governmental requirements. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses may need to align their capabilities with government policies and project management methodologies to maximise their chances of success.

## Notice

The MPLA is the Infrastructure and Projects Authoritys flagship leadership development programme aimed at transforming the implementation of Government policy through world-class delivery of major projects Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633e2fa4-30f9-4f71-8191-efa9dfc6c605 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 19 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,833 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 17:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633e2fa4-30f9-4f71-8191-efa9dfc6c605

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/633e2fa4-30f9-4f71-8191-efa9dfc6c605
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2f53b22-fa0a-4696-99c7-582e8856a1d6
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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