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Environment Agency's AI Maturity & Readiness Assessment

DEFRA

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by DEFRA, titled "Environment Agency's AI Maturity & Readiness Assessment," falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV: 79411000). The buyer, DEFRA, is located in London, United Kingdom, with the delivery addresses specified within the same region. This procurement process has reached the award stage as of 5th February 2026, with the award contract being published on the same date. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 30th January 2026. The contract period is from 2nd February 2026 to 27th March 2026, with a total contract value of £90,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in artificial intelligence and general management consultancy services. However, it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. The selective procurement method, emphasising framework agreements, suggests that businesses already on DEFRA's framework or similar could find additional opportunities through such tenders. Organisations with expertise in AI maturity and readiness assessments would be particularly well-positioned to compete in the growing market for AI-driven consultative services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency's AI Maturity & Readiness Assessment

Notice Description

Artificial Intelligence maturity and readiness assessment for the Environment Agency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78ce1b2b-c1d1-414e-869e-3bbd24f83af5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca03b86-539e-46dc-9ebd-c370c8bb14e7
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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 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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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