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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) with the title "NVFi Framework Call-Off - Digital Services Support". This tender falls under the industry category of procurement consultancy services (CPV 79418000) and covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global regions. The process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to Constellia Public Limited on 15th May 2026. This call-off contract, valued at £4,300,000, was completed as part of a framework agreement, following a selective procurement method. The service contract began on 14th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in digital services and consultancy, particularly those that specialize in providing innovative solutions within larger framework agreements. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should find this tender particularly advantageous, as suitability criteria were inclusive of these business types, promoting diverse business participation. The involvement of DEFRA as the contracting authority underscores the importance of sustainability and innovation in the services to be delivered, offering growth prospects to companies that align with government strategies and priorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NVFi Framework Call-Off - Digital Services Support

Notice Description

Call-off contract awarded under the Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi) via direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-387967b6-8977-492b-845e-c555e2142721
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c512334b-137d-41d0-a6ca-c71fa80ca173
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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