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Logistics Planning Tool Lessons Learned

DEFRA

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26 Jan 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the United Kingdom recently completed a procurement process titled "Logistics Planning Tool Lessons Learned," focused on general management consultancy services. The aim was to conduct an independent lessons learned exercise for the delivery of the Resourcing Incidents project. This tender commenced on 26 January 2026, with an award made to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and covered a contract period from 27 January 2026 to 1 May 2026. Locations covered include the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the British Overseas Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in logistics and project management. It highlights the potential for growth through collaboration with government departments on strategic outcome evaluation and improvement processes. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive reports that identify project successes and areas for future enhancement are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The project value of £74,992.50 denotes a substantial opportunity for businesses in the services industry to further expand their governmental contracting portfolios.

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Notice Title

Logistics Planning Tool Lessons Learned

Notice Description

To undertake an independent Lessons Learned exercise for the delivery of the Resourcing Incidents project, and produce a report which details all lessons learned and provides recommendations highlighting the successes of the project and areas for future improvement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b443023-7c71-4eef-860f-e27cee807a38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c641d1b-f943-464b-b69f-d4d5f466a61e
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
£74,992 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,992 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 1 May 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
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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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