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NBCP Specialist consultancy advisory services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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21 Jul 2025 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) focused on securing specialist consultancy advisory services, specifically requiring a Programme Director and Science Sponsor. This public contract, classified under project management consultancy services, reached the award stage on 21 July 2025, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract entails a significant value of £2,355,729.60 and covers a contract period from 1 August 2025 to 30 September 2027. The procurement process has been marked as complete, and the procurement category is services.

The awarding of this consultancy service contract to The Nichols Group Limited presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies with strengths in project management consultancy. Although this particular call-off contract was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses adept at providing high-level advisory services in the environment, food, and rural affairs sectors could benefit from similar future tenders. To compete effectively, firms should focus on securing positions within relevant framework agreements, allowing them to participate in such selective procurement processes.

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Notice Title

NBCP Specialist consultancy advisory services

Notice Description

Service consists of two main resources, Programme Director and Science Sponsor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f15fc24-7384-473f-9378-4b8ef151deb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25066e6b-d27d-415c-900b-4c970f6fc228
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,355,729 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,355,729 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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 3JR
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

THE NICHOLS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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