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Portfolio and PD Co Ex Project and Programme Delivery Guidance and Support

DEFRA

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17 Feb 2026 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the award process for its procurement titled "Portfolio and PD Co Ex Project and Programme Delivery Guidance and Support," classified under general management consultancy services. The contract aims to provide practical guidance and rollout to assist in solutions design and delivery approaches within DEFRA. The procurement, valued at £58,825, follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17th February 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 18th February 2026 and end on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy and delivery guidance services. Though not specifically tailored for SMEs and VCSEs, larger consultancies with expertise in practical guidance and rollout programmes would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement processes. The award to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., a reputable supplier in the London area, underscores the demand for established consultancies capable of supporting strategic solutions design and delivery. Businesses aiming to expand their consultancy services in the public sector should consider similar opportunities to achieve growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portfolio and PD Co Ex Project and Programme Delivery Guidance and Support

Notice Description

Delivery of Su4s (Set up for Success) Defra Practical Guidance and Rollout to support solutions design / TOM and Design Thinking Approaches in delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30d8ae26-511d-4d73-85b1-a955427e30e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44165c49-16d5-43d7-a4ee-cb496eb577d2
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
£58,825 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,825 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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
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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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