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Defra Corporate Service Change Programme - Synergy - ERP & Corporate Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Jun 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, involved the award of a contract for the "Defra Corporate Service Change Programme - Synergy - ERP & Corporate Services." This falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000). The procurement was completed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £254,000, spans from 3rd June 2025 to 29th May 2026, with the award confirmed on 9th June 2025. The geographical scope includes the UK and extends to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The buying organization's details indicate significant engagement in the digital transformation of corporate services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy, particularly on a functional and digital transformation scale. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in implementing and standardising operational models can find potential growth avenues, aligning their services with governmental requirements. Companies like Stephen Matthews & Associates Limited, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the suitability of firms capable of embedding systemic changes aligned with enterprise-wide initiatives. As this tender reflects a concentrated drive towards enhancing government operational efficiencies, there are numerous prospects for growth for businesses that offer similar, scalability-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra Corporate Service Change Programme - Synergy - ERP & Corporate Services

Notice Description

Designing, implementing and embedding new functional operating models in Group Corporate Services as well as simplifying, standardising and automating processes ahead of systems enablement within the Synergy Programme and other Defra enterprise-wide digital systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/887a8e60-65af-4baa-9eea-da2356b31a41
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
SME
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
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 29 May 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

STEPHEN MATTHEWS & ASSOCIATES

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