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MSC project management

DEFRA

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12 Jan 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the MSC project management has reached the award stage, with the awarding of the contract being made on 16th December 2025, as published on 12th January 2026. The buying organisation is Defra, located in Reading, UK, and the procurement is categorised under 'Project management consultancy services' within the CPV 72224000 classification. This contract, held by WSP UK Limited, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £342,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contracted period extends from 16th December 2025 to 30th April 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for firms specialising in project management consultancy services. As the procurement has been secured by WSP UK Limited, this indicates a preference for organisations with an established capacity to provide high-level consultancy support, suitable for medium to large enterprises. Companies looking to expand into public sector work, particularly those experienced in structured frameworks using selective procurement, would find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth. Engaging in such contracts enhances a firm's portfolio, leading to prospects for future public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

MSC project management

Notice Description

MSC Project management services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8eae2c6-10ec-415f-bd0f-c89c4cc060de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59255f1-111e-47f6-8df8-66e562237bb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£342,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 30 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
Javier Nagore
Contact Email
javier.nagore@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07880293395

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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