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Defra Modern Slavery Deep Dive Risk Assessment & Heatmapping

DEFRA

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), involves the "Defra Modern Slavery Deep Dive Risk Assessment & Heatmapping" project. This contract falls under the industry category of services provided by business, professional, and specialist organisations and is based in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1P 3JR). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase concluded on 26th March 2026, with the contract period running from 27th March to 11th May 2026. The project, now in the award stage, was granted to Bloom Procurement Services, at a value of £39,742.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in risk assessment and strategic insights, particularly in addressing modern slavery issues within supply chains. Companies capable of engaging in detailed analysis and workshops to generate actionable insights for future procurement and supplier management processes would find this contract beneficial for growth. The buying organisation, DEFRA, requires high-level expertise to assess priority risks across five categories, making it ideal for experienced organisations in professional services seeking to expand their portfolio and expertise within the public sector. However, it should be noted that the procurement process was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for established entities with extensive resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra Modern Slavery Deep Dive Risk Assessment & Heatmapping

Notice Description

ASL will undertake targeted analysis across five priority spend categories identified by DEFRA. Docusign Envelope ID: 0081C33D-606D-4310-9C9F-91E152C5A6D2 T46/NEPRO3/WorkOrder/StandardTemplate/08Jan2024v4.0 HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL This will include: * Reviewing category documents and spend information * Designing and running up to five virtual risk assessment and heatmapping workshops. * Engaging relevant Defra group stakeholders. * Capturing supplier insights through surveys. * Providing clear outputs including an interactive heatmap, category scoring, due diligence recommendations and strategic insights. ASL will help DEFRA build improved capability, highlight priority risks and shape future modern slavery action across procurement and supplier management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4966a4-2562-480b-94d5-c1d1028be378
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 11 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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