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HR Automation Planning Support

DEFRA

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18 Feb 2026 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

DEFRA has completed the award stage of its procurement process for HR Automation Planning Support under the CPV classification for general management consultancy services. Located in London, United Kingdom, this tender involves the next phase of the HR Automation Programme, slated to begin on 23 February 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2026. The selective procurement method was employed, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value amounting to £57,955. Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. has been engaged as the supplier following the award publication on 18 February 2026.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for organisations experienced in HR automation to contribute substantial improvements in operational efficiency for public sector entities like DEFRA. Firms engaged in digital transformation consultancy, especially those capable of navigating framework agreements, will find such contracts beneficial for portfolio expansion and revenue growth. Although not specifically intended for SMEs or VCSEs, large consultancies can leverage the comprehensive scope of this programme to establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Automation Planning Support

Notice Description

HR Automation Programme Phase 3 in Delivery. To develop a baselined integrated delivery plan for the HR Automation Programme. Previous knowledge transfer and managing a baselined schedule, supported excellent timely delivery of Phase 2. For Phase 3, following approval from the Change Delivery Group to extend the programme until January 2027, further support and knowledge transfer on developing the extended baselined delivery plan and stakeholder maturity is required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a752a52-cf35-4f0c-b390-35fe57a0fb85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c54d30-4753-4eab-a68b-744d7fe316da
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£57,955 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,955 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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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