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Consultancy support of a DgP 'capital projects operating model and transitioning

DEFRA

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11 Jun 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a procurement process titled "Consultancy support of a DgP 'capital projects operating model and transitioning". This contract falls under the category of General management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 2nd June 2025 to 31st August 2025. The procurement was carried out via a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £46,400.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in capital project management within government contexts. The contract was awarded to Carrick Business Solutions Limited, highlighting the potential for firms with a strong track record in delivering tailored consultancy solutions. Companies that can offer an independent end-to-end review of project activities, whilst preparing models for potential outsourcing, would find such tenders promising for future participation and growth in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Consultancy support of a DgP 'capital projects operating model and transitioning

Notice Description

Defra group Properties(DgP) have identified the need for an independent E2E review of the current Capital Projects activities, to allow a fully informed view and decision on the most appropriate model, timeline and commercial arrangements to potentially outsource these activities to the main FM contractor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b7be73b-5813-41d3-b624-519a30c03011
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db7abbc-ae0d-45b2-a760-8094b14b6756
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£46,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 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

CARRICK BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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