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title: "Talent Programme: - Aspire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d63f"
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# Talent Programme: - Aspire

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d63f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Talent Programme: - Aspire" conducted by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) targeted the provision of specialist training services. This contract, identified by "C29551," was completed under an open procurement method with the last update recorded on 10th July 2025. It was centrally administered from London, UK, within the services category, focusing on employee development for Defra colleagues. Unfortunately, the original lot described was cancelled, although an associated contract was signed with Index Partners Limited for £35,910 on 8th July 2025, reflecting the award stage's completion.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing bespoke training services, particularly those with expertise in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Companies capable of designing programmes that cater to ethnic minority groups and enhance career progression would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engagement with public sector authorities like Defra can lead to expanded networks and demonstrate a commitment to social value initiatives, aligning with governmental priorities. The open procedure facilitates wider participation, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses of varying sizes and sectors to increase their portfolio within the UK public service training domain.

## Notice

Talent Programme: - Aspire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Talent Programme: - Aspire is a six-month development programme, specifically designed for all Defra group colleagues, grade AA - EO (or equivalent) who identify as from an Ethnic Minority background.
The programme is structured around identified blockers and aims to enable equity to those from ethnic minority backgrounds, providing the tools and knowledge, enabling participants to feel confident and skilled, to progress through their careers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038802-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £348,640 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL); ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ASSET MANAGEMENT CONSULTING; INDEX PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038802-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029290-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002612-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.indexpartners.co.uk
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.am-academy.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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