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Overarching DPEL for Portfolio Delivery

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Nov 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract titled "Overarching DPEL for Portfolio Delivery" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, England. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on general management consultancy services. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd on 31st October 2025, with subsequent publication on 10th November 2025. The contract period commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is set to conclude on 13th February 2026. The tender, valued at £50,000, highlights Defra's strategy to leverage delivery skillsets and services to meet its operational demands within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the general management consultancy industry, particularly those with size and capability similar to the awarded supplier, Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd, which is identified as a large-scale organisation. Companies experienced in framework agreements, particularly those capable of providing agile delivery skillsets to government departments, would find this procurement process favourable. Engaging in similar tenders can aid organisations to expand their portfolios, establish long-term client relationships, and enhance their standing in public sector service provision.

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Notice Title

Overarching DPEL for Portfolio Delivery

Notice Description

Methods to provide Defra Group with access to delivery skillsets and services as required to meet Defra delivery demands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d836b8b-bbf3-40dd-9377-241682262f5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8d3a96-327a-4e2c-bb34-fdae97cc740e
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
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 13 Feb 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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
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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