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Centre of Expertise SharePoint UR Services

DEFRA

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02 Feb 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently concluded a procurement process under the title "Centre of Expertise SharePoint UR Services". This tender, categorised under general management consultancy services, aimed to conduct user research to support the Centre of Expertise in improving Project Delivery capabilities. The procurement was specific to locations such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £72,500, was awarded to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services with a focus on user research and project delivery enhancements. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specified as suitable, larger consultancy firms with similar expertise and capabilities could find value in engaging with future opportunities from DEFRA or similar government departments. This contract highlights the potential for firms to become involved in government projects, thereby expanding their portfolio and influence in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Centre of Expertise SharePoint UR Services

Notice Description

Conduct user research to understand customer* and business requirements for the Centre of Expertise (CoEx) support channels, to enable and support improvements in Project Delivery capability in Defra to enable Defra to achieve its outcomes. Note: *customer refers to staff in Defra group and our delivery partners, either working in, or interested in working in Project Delivery, who currently use CoEx services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ff0c8b6-025e-4010-972d-50836659dfb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0542ab-2e85-417a-b605-a3d564e68ddf
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
£72,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 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

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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