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10 Jun 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "EA Business Case Support" has been conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), headquartered in London with postal code SW1P 4DF. It falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000) and is part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is complete, with the award issued on 9th June 2026 and published on 10th June 2026. The services are scheduled to begin on 10th June 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2026, covering various locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in management consultancy services. The project involves supporting the business case review and update for RSP and EMP programmes, as well as communicating their benefits. Although the tender is no longer open, companies similar to the awarded supplier, Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., could leverage such opportunities to expand their service portfolio and develop government relationships for potential future frameworks. While SMEs or VCSEs were not specifically targeted, larger consultancy firms with experience in handling extensive public sector projects will find such tenders conducive to business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EA Business Case Support

Notice Description

EA requires support to review and update the business cases for the RSP & EMP programmes, as well as support the communication of the benefits position for RSP and EMP. Support will include planned handover and knowledge transfer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5064307a-ef1c-4e5a-a17a-7a610c69e350
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe9c322-f87d-4171-b88c-c0ed589cd031
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
£65,510 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,510 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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