Award

Policy Design Function

DEFRA

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded an award process for the contract entitled "Policy Design Function," focusing on services furnished by professional organisations. This project involves establishing a broader policy design function potentially enhancing existing teams. The procurement followed a selective method via a framework agreement, with Bloom Procurement Services successfully selected as the supplier. The process reached the award stage on 23rd March 2026, with the contract starting and continuing through 30th April 2026. The project is situated in London, United Kingdom, aligning with CPV code 98112000.

This tender represents an opportunity for business growth, especially for organisations skilled in policy design and professional services. While not targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses in similar sectors can look to expand their portfolio by participating in similar selective procurement processes. The contract requires a robust understanding of how to integrate policy functions within existing delivery and analytical frameworks, providing a valuable opportunity for companies demonstrating expertise in organisational structuring and strategic planning.

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Notice Title

Policy Design Function

Notice Description

The commissioned supplier will help Defra understand the case for a broader function, the value it could add, and how it might fit alongside existing policy, delivery, analytical, digital, behavioural science, and evaluation teams. The work will provide an evidence-based proposition and outline credible operating model options to inform organisational planning for the next financial year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a5f0200-9da6-4d87-9658-b31e51c145c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501bf9af-1522-4aa3-953b-5c6a7ea0bfff
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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 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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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