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NE Target Operating Model

DEFRA

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26 Jun 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has reached the award stage for the "NE Target Operating Model" initiative. This tender involves Phase 1 Detailed Design Support for Natural England, focusing on general management consultancy services. The industry category is services, with work spanning the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract, valued at £249,565, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 18th June 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2025, with all processes having been completed by the key deadline of 17th June 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, focusing on intricate design frameworks, to collaborate with government departments like Natural England. Firms with expertise in advisory roles for public organisations are well-suited to compete in this high-profile project. However, the suitability criteria indicate a preference for larger entities over SMEs or VCSEs. Despite these specifications, enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive consultancy services on an international scale can leverage this opportunity for significant growth, enhancing their portfolio through collaboration with a prominent government body such as DEFRA.

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Notice Title

NE Target Operating Model

Notice Description

Phase 1 Target Operating Model (TOM) Detailed Design Support for Natural England, with supporting underpinning workstream expertise and guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a82c9b3d-19e9-42f9-b60a-3eacd6a54268
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5c15b8-4986-465c-9c4b-4414086e0e1b
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
£249,565 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,565 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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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