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07 Jul 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support" was conducted by DEFRA, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services, with a CPV code of 79411000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicative of a more streamlined procurement process leveraging pre-approved suppliers. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award status marked as active as of 30th June 2026. The contract period runs from 1st July 2026 to 27th November 2026 and is valued at £187,785.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing robust benefits assurance and business case support. Although the procurement concluded with the award to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., similar organisations or those aspiring to join DEFRA's supplier framework could benefit from analysing this process. Establishing expertise in handling government contracts and demonstrating capability in providing comprehensive consultancy services could greatly enhance a business's profile and positioning for future opportunities. Unfortunately, this specific contract was not deemed suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating the scale and complexity of the tasks involved.

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Notice Title

EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support

Notice Description

EA requires support to review, validate and strengthen the benefits position for RSP. Support will include planned handover and knowledge transfer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02cad474-8ed3-452b-9813-54848da7b61b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59460b61-8829-425f-b183-15a18b4fee42
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,785 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,785 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 1-6 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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