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DADI - Business Case Digitisation

DEFRA

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05 Dec 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA has completed the procurement process titled "DADI - Business Case Digitisation", aimed at enhancing the development of Business Cases through digitisation and AI integration. This procurement falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services with a reference classification code of 79411000. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 2 December 2025. Contracts for the awarded project commenced on 3 December 2025 and are set to conclude on 31 March 2026. Key locations for delivery include multiple regions such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, marking the active contract as published on 5 December 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering innovative consultancy services, particularly those skilled in IT solutions and AI technologies. Although the process was selective and not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies like Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., the awarded supplier, exemplify the kind of suppliers well-suited for this contract. This project encourages the leveraging of digital innovation to enhance efficiency in Business Case processes, thereby presenting firms with a potential pathway to showcase technological proficiency in a governmental context.

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Notice Title

DADI - Business Case Digitisation

Notice Description

Work to digitise and introduce AI elements into the process of producing Business Cases to speed up the process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62aad2a3-c28b-4166-9d46-d480fdbf1c9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad96f393-3575-4f24-9f1c-04821bdc83e7
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
£54,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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 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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