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Thames Estuary Phase 2 Programme Capability Set Up

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract titled "Thames Estuary Phase 2 Programme Capability Set Up," focusing on project management consultancy services within the London region of the United Kingdom. The award marks the completion stage of the procurement process which began with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £793,536, covers the period from 25th August 2025 to 24th August 2026. The project involves developing the Programme Business Case for the Thames Estuary Phase 2 project, enhancing programme controls, governance, and stakeholder engagement aligned with government best practices.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, particularly those equipped to support complex governmental programmes. Although this contract is not specifically oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies with experience in similar large-scale projects and robust PMO capabilities would be well-suited to engage. Businesses can leverage such opportunities to establish or expand their presence within public sector procurement and further develop their portfolio of governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

Thames Estuary Phase 2 Programme Capability Set Up

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded relative to the development of the Programme Business Case of the TE2100, Thames Estuary Phase 2 project. The contract awarded builds on delivered IPA Routemap support and relates to the design and implementation of PMO functions to support programme governance, risk management, reporting, quality assurance, planning, and stakeholder engagement. The contract aims to enhance programme controls and readiness in line with government best practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00a4ef61-2409-416a-84b8-cd2b8c65b2b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0696db91-2502-4d98-ad17-36b941418a27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£793,536 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£793,536 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Fiona Lamaudiere
Contact Email
fiona.lamaudiere@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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