# Talent programme: Aspire

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEFRA](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Published: 18 February 2025
- Planned start: 22 April 2025
- Planned end: 31 December 2027
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: cfb22908-e6c8-481d-9d13-bf170f07cdc1-827715
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0c3368e-00fa-495b-928a-ad18d894c1e6

## Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family\.force\.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal\. 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb22908-e6c8-481d-9d13-bf170f07cdc1-827715)