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Grant Administration Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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05 Feb 2025 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Grant Administration Services, classified under the Administration services industry category (CPV code 75100000). The contract has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, and the process concluded on 27 January 2025. This selective procurement, conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, is valued at £60,000,000 and will commence on 24 January 2025, running through to 24 January 2028. The service coverage spans various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises experienced in large-scale administration services, particularly those capable of managing significant grant portfolios. Although the procurement method favoured larger entities, the project suits established organisations that can provide comprehensive administrative support. Businesses specialising in effective administration, with a track record of handling high-value contracts, stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Grant Administration Services

Notice Description

Grant Administration Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56828cd1-dd70-408e-9d94-dc830e5a0d12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc2be49-4a39-49b0-932c-a2dad1ce23d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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

ERNST & YOUNG

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