Award

Strategic File Management: Change Management Services

DEFRA

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) involves the provision of strategic file management services, specifically focusing on change management and resistance management for the SFM project. This contract has reached the 'Award' stage, with an active award status as of 3rd October 2025. The tender period concluded on 3rd October 2025, with the contract running from 6th October 2025 to 11th December 2026. The project is valued at £99,742.50 and falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services. Conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the services will be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. DEFRA, based in London, is the buying organisation, with contact available through Network Procurement at DEFRA.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in management consultancy, particularly those experienced in change management services. Companies capable of effectively managing organisational transformation, coalition building, and resistance management within extensive government projects would find this contract particularly rewarding. Although this opportunity has not been designated as specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with a comprehensive portfolio in strategic management services would be well-positioned to benefit and compete in this field. Engaging with DEFRA on this prestigious contract could enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation in governmental consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Strategic File Management: Change Management Services

Notice Description

Provision of change management, coalition building and resistance management to the SFM project through FBC and towards implementation stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26c5cb07-2136-44a3-9935-b030465c6b92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5127e1f-7602-4d35-8a44-cde70b6bffaa
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
£99,742 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,742 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 11 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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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