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DADI Delivery Support

DEFRA

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14 May 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by DEFRA for the project titled "DADI Delivery Support" falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services. It focuses on providing outcomes-based delivery support for business case progression, with significant milestones aimed for approvals by the Department of Finance (DOF) by the end of July 2026 and the Department for Education (DEI) by the end of September 2026. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender covers a broad delivery scope including the UK, Europe, and international locations, and the contract term runs from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The tender proceeded through to the award stage on 31st March 2026 with the awarded contract being confirmed in May 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in management consultancy, particularly those with a robust capability to deliver comprehensive solutions across both domestic and international spheres. Although suitability criteria specified that the tender was not aimed at SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), larger consultancy firms or those with existing government framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract allows for potential growth by establishing or strengthening relationships with government entities, and providing strategic project delivery that could pave the way for future opportunities with DEFRA and other departments. The successful supplier, Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., exemplifies the kind of organisation equipped to leverage such opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Title

DADI Delivery Support

Notice Description

Provision of outcomes-based delivery support for business case progression to FBC approvals for DOF (End July 2026) and DEI (End Sept 2026)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb7dec1-c53d-4d8b-85ba-5ecd14b9a2eb
Current Stage
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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
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
£214,605 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£214,605 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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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