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NBC PMO 25-27

DEFRA

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24 Sep 2025 at 07:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NBC PMO 25-27" was overseen by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and focuses on providing Programme Management Office support to the NBC programme in London, United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of "Project and design preparation, estimation of costs" (CPV code 71242000), this tender involves client-side roles for programme office support and project-specific sponsorship. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage has now been completed, with the contract awarded on 22nd September 2025 to Lexica. The contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of GBP 2,088,478.80.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialising in project management and design consultancies, as well as those adept in providing strategic support services. Larger organisations with significant experience in handling government projects, particularly within the framework agreement structures, would find this tender suitable. The requirement for both programme office roles and project-specific sponsorship services indicates a need for businesses with robust client-side capacities and the ability to fill gaps in internal team resources effectively. Although not targeting SMEs or VCSEs, it offers substantial-scale work that can enhance reputations and lead to further opportunities in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

NBC PMO 25-27

Notice Description

Programme Management Office support to the NBC programme. This consists of two parts: 1. Client-side programme office roles to meet gaps in internal team roles; and, 2. Project specific sponsorship and assurance services that are client-side with roles that would not be filled internally.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-673d59f2-d17a-41d3-9635-484236a0001b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea08f94-a308-49cb-8827-944479d61a63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,088,478 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,088,478 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

LEXICA

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