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Culture Change Programme

FCDO SERVICES

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Culture Change Programme contract has been awarded by FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park in Milton Keynes, England, with a postal code of MK19 7BH. The procurement process, designated with CPV classification 79414000, falls within the human resources management consultancy services category and utilises a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2026, with an anticipated start date of 1st April 2026, extending until 31st December 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £147,730 GBP, with Bramble Hub Limited acting as the supplier. This procurement is aimed at providing management consultancy services, with an emphasis on culture change, and is particularly suitable for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in human resources management. SMEs stand to benefit due to the suitability criteria set forth, making it a favourable contract for companies looking to enhance their portfolio in the consultancy industry. The structured procurement framework ensures a selective method, allowing businesses to collaborate with established government entities like FCDO Services. Engaging in this contract can bolster a company's reputation and provide a platform for further government-related opportunities.

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Notice Title

Culture Change Programme

Notice Description

Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6309 Lot 5: HR Optional Extension Period of 6 x 1 Month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-922dc4a0-fe15-4ca8-a268-ab3d6fffd877
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d163c24c-c6da-4dc6-8336-fc41a97bad2d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,730 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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