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HR Automation Planning Support

DEFRA

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02 Jul 2025 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the HR Automation Planning Support initiative, managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), falls under the General Management Consultancy Services category, with a CPV classification of 79411000. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract was awarded on 30th June 2025 and spans until 29th August 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has already been completed, with the tender period having ended on 27th June 2025.

This tender offers an opportunity for companies specialising in HR automation and strategic consultancy to engage with a government department, potentially enhancing their portfolio and credibility. Although the selection was not directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in developing integrated delivery plans stand to benefit greatly. The engagement with DEFRA could lead to future collaborations, leveraging the expertise gained from successfully executing Phase 3 of their automation programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Automation Planning Support

Notice Description

HR Automation Programme Phase 3 in Development/Feasibility stage. To support preparation for development of a Programme Business Case, support initial stakeholder engagements and to maximise success for Delivery stage, Programme Team require planning expertise to develop a baselined integrated delivery plan. Previous knowledge transfer, managing a baselined schedule, supported excellent timely delivery of Phase 2. For Phase 3, the team require further knowledge transfer on developing a baselined delivery plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe716076-013e-4ad1-a790-0e7263a86deb
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
£24,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 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
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 3JR
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
TLI London
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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