DEFRA Cranfield Management Development £197.7k Project Leadership Programme Contract Award
Summary
DEFRA directly awarded a £197,760 contract to Cranfield Management Development Limited for the Project Leadership Programme (PLP) training course. The contract runs from 17 April 2026 to 31 January 2029 (2 years, 9 months, 14 days). The direct award was justified under the single supplier/sole supplier exemption under the Procurement Act 2023.
What changed
DEFRA has awarded a direct contract valued at £197,760 (including VAT) to Cranfield Management Development Limited for delivery of the Project Leadership Programme. The programme builds project leadership capability across Government and supports NISTA/Cabinet Office requirements for project delivery accreditation. The contract is for services classified under CPV code 80000000 (Education and training services).
This contract does not impose compliance obligations on third parties. It represents a routine government procurement action for leadership training services. Organisations seeking to understand government training requirements or procurement opportunities may find this notice relevant.
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Contract
Project Leadership Programme PLP
- DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-035394
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0685b4 (view related notices)
Published 17 April 2026, 5:15pm
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Scope
Reference
C33855
Description
There is the need to build project leadership capability across Government and
those that work within major change programmes. Through NISTA (Cabinet
Office), Crown Commercial Service have procured a leadership training course
(Project Leadership Programme) for senior project leaders. For some roles,
attendance on this course may become mandatory to undertake the role within
Government. For others, it is a recommended course to undertake and is a
recognised part of Defra’s, and wider government’s, SCS & G6 talent strategy. It
also forms an essential part of the process to become government accredited for
Project Delivery.
To continue to comply with NISTA (Cabinet Office) requirements, Defra (and
associated ALBs) need to be able to nominate and send relevant candidates onto
this training, alongside colleagues from all other departments.
The application process is handled centrally within Defra by nominations through
the Project Delivery Profession (Kirsty Wildgoose as Chief Project Delivery
Officer). The main application is then completed online directly with Cranfield
School of Management, the appointed provider.
Contract 2. Project Leadership Programme PLP
Supplier
Contract value
- £164,800 excluding VAT
- £197,760 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
17 April 2026
Contract dates
- 17 April 2026 to 31 January 2029
- 2 years, 9 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Education and training services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Sole supplier to be arranged by contract manager.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - unique work of art or performance
Sole supplier
Supplier
Cranfield Management Development Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPVQ-8495-XJZZ Wharley End Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL
United Kingdom
Email: krystle.coles@cranfield.ac.uk
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Project Leadership Programme PLP
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement
Telephone: 03459335577
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Website: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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