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title: "Executive Master of Public Policy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b085"
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# Executive Master of Public Policy

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b085

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, has completed a procurement process titled "Executive Master of Public Policy" under the industry category of services. The tender, initiated without competition due to being below the threshold, involved a direct award to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The contract, valued at £30,472 (exclusive of VAT), is set for the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. This programme aims to enhance the analytical skills of Civil Servants dealing with public policy. The tender process transitioned from the tender stage to the award and contract stage between 9th and 10th June 2026.

This award presents growth opportunities for educational institutions and service providers specialising in executive education and training. The Executive Master of Public Policy programme is suited for large-scale organisations, given its focus and scale. Businesses in the educational sector, particularly those with expertise in developing policy-related academic courses, could benefit by aligning with such governmental contracts. The partnership with DEFRA may also open future collaboration opportunities with other government departments, as business organisations can demonstrate their capacity to deliver specialised training for civil servants and other public policy professionals.

## Notice

a. The Executive Master of Public Policy (EMPP) is designed to equip Civil Servants with the cutting-edge analytical skills required to deliver effective policy in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. The course is a unique partnership between the Civil Service and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). b. The EMPP is a part-time degree for working policy professionals, with eight modules to be completed over 21 months. The programme is aimed at accomplished professionals seeking to reach the very highest levels of the Policy Profession, building careers that will see them working on the biggest issues in public policy. They will become experienced in applying the best, most modern and most appropriate approaches to policy development. c. Undertaking the EMPP requires a high level of commitment from the students coupled with support from their organisations (financial, time off and opportunity for practical application). This document seeks to provide a consistent steer for all participants and organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054562-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,472 |
| Contracts value | £30,472 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111000 - Executive and legislative services
- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 08:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054562-2026
- 9 Jun 2026 at 09:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054113-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054562-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054113-2026
  9th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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