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Next Warning Service Lessons Learned

DEFRA

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16 Oct 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Next Warning Service Lessons Learned" project was conducted by DEFRA, based in London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services and aims to perform an independent lessons learned exercise for the aforementioned project, with a report highlighting successes and future improvement recommendations. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with the contract officially awarded on 13th October 2025. The contract period spans from 20th October 2025 to 16th January 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of GBP 59,605.

This public procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in conducting independent evaluations and producing comprehensive reports. Although the tender is not earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, it still offers an excellent platform for established firms like Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., which secured the contract, to demonstrate expertise, enhance their public sector portfolio, and establish further connections within various geographic areas like British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

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Notice Title

Next Warning Service Lessons Learned

Notice Description

To undertake an independent Lessons Learned exercise for the delivery of the Next Warning Service project, and produce a report which details all lessons learned and provides recommendations highlighting the successes of the project and areas for future improvement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-210c21d9-ed6d-4a53-9d2c-864d47e30cd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26714bcd-cea5-46fe-8191-8aad659aa3a7
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
£59,605 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,605 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 16 Jan 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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