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EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support

DEFRA

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently awarded a contract titled "EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support" valued at £139,335. The procurement falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services, identified by CPV code 79411000. This tender, conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 26 January 2026 to 17 April 2026. The supplier selected is Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. with the contract covering regions such as the United Kingdom and extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in reviewing and updating business cases and validating benefits in complex programmes. While suitability for SMEs or VCSEs was not a preference in this tender, firms with robust capabilities in knowledge transfer and strategic programme management could find opportunities in engaging with DEFRA for similar large-scale projects. The selective procurement and call-off method indicates a preference for seasoned contractors familiar with framework agreements and working in diverse geographical locations.

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Notice Title

EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support

Notice Description

EA requires support to review and update the business cases for the RSP, EMP, and PlanIT programmes, as well as validate and strengthen the benefits position for RSP. Support will include planned handover and knowledge transfer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-859a0b6c-a473-4452-8fe7-007e6143f41e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4649d4e7-4240-4c99-81b6-c475cd55c7c2
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
£139,335 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,335 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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