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01 Jul 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the award stage for the "Ports Readiness Fund - Continued Support (Phase 2)" procurement process, which focuses on general management consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement specifically for services. DEFRA, located in London, is the buying organisation facilitating this contract, which has a total value of £348,553. The contract period is from 3rd July 2026 to 7th August 2026, with the successful supplier being Deloitte LLP. This project involves supporting the design and delivery of a new government grant or compensation fund for UK ports and Control Points under an agreement between the UK and EU.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in general management consultancy, especially those positioned to provide specialist services that align with government initiatives and international agreements. Large firms with the capability to engage in significant strategic planning and execution, such as Deloitte LLP, which has been selected as the supplier, would find this type of contract particularly beneficial for growth. While the procurement specifics appear less favourable for SMEs or VCSEs according to the tender suitability criteria, larger consultancies specialising in public sector projects and EU-UK trade agreements will find it a promising avenue to expand their service offerings and deepen their involvement in government-led projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ports Readiness Fund - Continued Support (Phase 2)

Notice Description

Defra requires continued specialist expertise to support the design and delivery of a new government grant fund and/or compensation fund for UK ports and Control Points following a new SPS Agreement between the UK and EU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-849bab3e-dd05-479e-8a76-e181b9752d79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc40524-c156-4b9e-aa98-07c16507e98b
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
£348,553 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£348,553 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 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
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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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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