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HR Change Programme Controls and Transition Managed Service

DEFRA

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27 May 2026 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the United Kingdom involved providing a 'HR Change Programme Controls and Transition Managed Service'. This process was classified under the 'General management consultancy services' category and concluded with the awarding of a contract to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £76,960, spans from 25th May 2026 to 21st August 2026, with services required across the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The award stage was finalised on 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy to establish a presence in governmental projects and exhibit their capabilities in managing HR change programmes. Companies experienced in delivering time-bound, supplier-managed services and adept at programme controls, governance, and stakeholder engagement are ideally suited to benefit from similar opportunities. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, participation in such frameworks can strengthen industry recognition and drive business growth beyond local markets, as services are required internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Change Programme Controls and Transition Managed Service

Notice Description

Time-limited supplier-managed service to strengthen HR Change Programme controls, governance, reporting, RAID and dependency management, stakeholder engagement products and transition readiness through to 21/08/2026. The service will deliver the agreed outputs and milestones set out in this DPEL. Methods will be responsible for organising, supervising, allocating and assuring its personnel to deliver the service. Defra will retain programme ownership, decision-making, approvals, internal accountabilities and acceptance of outputs, but will not direct, line manage, task or integrate supplier personnel into Defra teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-816dc9c2-fb2f-49fb-b17e-ac14a98f61b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4324f3-3153-43d6-b225-bcfc398c1783
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
£76,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 21 Aug 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 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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