Contract award · 25 Feb 2026

Director of Operations x 2

Defra Commercial awarded “Director of Operations x 2” to Gatenbysanderson Limited for £45,000 on 25 Feb 2026.

Public administration & defence services London

BuyerDefra Commercial

Value £45,000

WinnerGatenbysanderson Limited SME

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Buyer: Defra Commercial
Supplier: Gatenbysanderson Limited SME
Value: £45,000
Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector: Public administration & defence services · Executive services (CPV 75111100)
Region: London
Official notice: View on Contracts Finder
Timeline: Contract date25 Feb 2026

Published25 Feb 2026Published the same day

Description

Director of Operations x 2

About the supplier

Gatenbysanderson Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 04451141).

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