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Minerva Programme FM Asset Mgmt & Property Technology continued support

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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24 Mar 2025 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to Best Practice Group plc for the continued support of the Minerva Programme in FM Asset Management and Property Technology. This programme aims to transform capabilities in Building Information Management, Property Data, FM Asset Management, and Property Technology. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of £875,000. This procurement falls under the category of Technical Analysis or Consultancy Services and covers locations including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other parts of the world. The procurement method used is selective, called off from a framework agreement, and is completed as of the award date on 5 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic asset management and property technology consultancy. Companies with expertise in FM Asset Management artefacts, policy development, ISO 55001 accreditation, stakeholder engagement, and technology standards are well-suited to compete. This is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to collaborate with Defra Group Property to deliver innovative solutions applicable across all operations, fostering long-term business relationships and expanding their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minerva Programme FM Asset Mgmt & Property Technology continued support

Notice Description

Defra Group Property (DgP) have initiated the Minerva programme, which will transform the following capabilities: 1. Building Information Management (BIM); 2. Property Data; 3. FM Asset Management; and 4. Property Technology. This Statement of Work (SOW) is to deliver items 3 and 4 above. Key Objectives The delivery of this SOW will give high regard to the development of solutions/deliverables that are applicable to all DgP operations, and where possible, are not tailored to any particular operational team. * Support the development of DgP's Asset Management function. * Provide strategic FM Asset Management support, including the development and maintenance of: o FM Asset Management artefacts, such as an Asset Management Strategy, Asset Management Policy, Asset Information Strategy, Asset Information Policy; etc o FM Asset category strategies. o Development of a strategy and plan for DgP to acquire ISO 55001 accreditation. o Mentoring DgP Asset Management staff as appropriate. * Lead DgP's engagement with the ISS Asset Verification Programme. * Support DgP with the development of its FM Asset data model, through engagement with various stakeholders including BIM, FM operational teams, capital projects, Government Soft Landings (GSL) and data management colleagues. * Delivery of Property Technology Standards, for an agreed scope of technologies. * The definition and management of various proof of concept activities, to support the definition and implementation of Property Technology Standards. * Support Minerva programme-wide stakeholder engagement: o DgP Senior leadership Team; o Arms-Length Bodies; and o Other stakeholder groups as identified (such as SCAH).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8381cf79-7905-4812-9c86-63e61a96eb94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89c6499-615f-41ef-9c46-5bb283b6c301
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£875,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 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

BEST PRACTICE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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