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Group Corporate Services Strategic Transformation Partner

DEFRA

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09 Sep 2024 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a procurement process for a "Group Corporate Services Strategic Transformation Partner." This contract falls under the General Management Consultancy Services category and aims to support various functional areas within Group Corporate Services including Finance, HR, Estates, and Communications. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to KPMG LLP, with the process reaching its completion stage as of 9 September 2024. The total contract value is £1,152,412.28, with the period of performance starting on 26 August 2024 and ending on 31 March 2025. Service delivery will span diverse locations, including the United Kingdom and several international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consultancy, particularly those with expertise in transformational change, shared services governance, and strategic vision planning. Large consultancy firms with robust experience in public sector projects are well-suited to compete, as DEFRA's requirements include sophisticated change management and strategic initiatives. The scale and scope of the contract suggest that businesses with a solid track record in delivering high-value, multidisciplinary consultancy services will find this tender a lucrative opportunity for growth and portfolio enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Group Corporate Services Strategic Transformation Partner

Notice Description

Building on previous engagement to support Synergy readiness at Defra, ongoing support will be provided to Group Corporate Services, including the Strategy, Partnerships and Operations directorate, as well as functions including but not limited to Finance, HR, Commercial, Estates, Communications and DDTS. Areas of support may include: Synergy Transformation Management, Shared Services Change Governance, Functional Transformation, Group Corporate Services Strategic Vision and Roadmap.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66efbf31-1e02-466d-b9a2-6a6798ba51a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bab572-c852-4218-a1ea-a3ad86b3ef9e
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
£1,152,412 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,152,412 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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