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Programme stabilisation and cross programme planning for 26/27

DEFRA

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02 Feb 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Programme stabilisation and cross programme planning for 26/27" was conducted by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) for the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services. The contract focuses on immediate programme management and stabilisation to support the HR Change Programme until March 2026, and it involves cross-programme planning within the DEFRA Group HR. The procurement process reached the award stage on 30th January 2026. The successful supplier was Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. The contract period runs from 2nd February 2026 to 17th April 2026 in London, United Kingdom. This was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in management consultancy, particularly those experienced in HR and transformational change programmes. While this specific contract is already awarded, similar opportunities within public sector consultancy can offer substantial growth potential, especially for businesses that can provide integrated and robust planning strategies. Companies with a proven track record in delivering strategic HR programme management and planning services to government organisations or similar entities would be well-suited to pursue similar future contracts with agencies like DEFRA. The value of the awarded contract was £56,020, indicating a moderate scale engagement perfect for seasoned consultancies.

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Notice Title

Programme stabilisation and cross programme planning for 26/27

Notice Description

mmediate programme management and stabilisation activity to ensure management and delivery of the HR Change Programme as is, up to March 2026. Cross programme planning across the transformational change portfolio in Defra Group HR to ensure a robust and integrated funding bid for 26/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-448aaca1-2998-4282-b450-f9ca3d863df3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e6b130-8fb6-4094-b15a-d464a1dc79f0
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
£56,020 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 17 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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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