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Strategic Synergy Support for Defra

DEFRA

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Award

22 May 2025 at 06:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by DEFRA focuses on "Strategic Synergy Support" for their transformation initiatives, with the aim of enhancing their capabilities through a collaborative delivery model between DEFRA and their partner KPMG LLP. This contract falls under the industry category of "General management consultancy services" (CPV: 79411000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £211,682.10, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 22nd May 2025, indicating that the project started on 16th May 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in management consultancy and have experience in supporting government transformations and programme management. Companies that can provide a team with diverse expertise and have a track record in collaborative delivery models may find themselves well-equipped to pursue similar opportunities. Moreover, firms with an interest in long-term capability building and change management could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio in the public sector, potentially leading to further engagements with DEFRA or similar governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Synergy Support for Defra

Notice Description

Defra GCS is navigating a complex transformation landscape, with the acceleration of the Synergy Programme and a series of departmental change projects and programmes underway. Synergy is evolving, and therefore Defra will need to be agile and flexible to respond to the demands of the programme. To deliver the required outcomes for Synergy and other priority projects and programmes, Defra GCS needs access to a team of skilled individuals with a range of experience. Building on previous engagement to support Synergy readiness at Defra, KPMG will support GCS, specifically the Synergy at Defra team within the Strategy, Partnerships and Operations directorate. The delivery model will be collaborative, with teams of blended resource from KPMG and Defra to build capability within Defra GCS for the longer-term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a45afe2-57f9-4a8c-800b-1dea80241342
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84908d75-ecf0-4e4b-9acf-077d48837740
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
£211,682 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,682 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 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
DEFRA
Contact Email
defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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