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One Business Condition Assessment Manual (OBCAM) Continuous Improvement

DEFRA

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13 May 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by DEFRA, headquartered in Bristol, has concluded with the awarding of the contract titled "One Business Condition Assessment Manual (OBCAM) Continuous Improvement" to Mott MacDonald Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Systems and technical consultancy services" and is valued at £50,525.35. This tender involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and proceeded through the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 29th April 2026 and concluding on 28th April 2027. The procurement covers extensive geographical locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other regions worldwide.

The awarded contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the technical consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in providing continuous improvement support and technical consultation. Although this tender is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with a track record of handling comprehensive consultancy and improvement projects would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and offer exposure to international markets due to the global scope of the service locations involved.

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Notice Title

One Business Condition Assessment Manual (OBCAM) Continuous Improvement

Notice Description

Provide continuous improvement support and technical consultation in capturing, agreeing and incorporating improvements to the OBCAM database and its documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24089690-aed0-4bb6-9223-be0e5e77e6cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/956d496b-8550-4758-bee6-14b5f2e42cec
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

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,525 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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