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Discovery and readiness support services for the Synergy Programme

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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14 Aug 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs procured discovery and readiness support services for its Synergy Programme. This is a professional IT services requirement covering consulting, software development, internet and support activities, with the practical focus on helping the programme assess its position and prepare for delivery. The service is categorised as IT services and is delivered for DEFRA across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, the British Overseas Territories and other locations worldwide. The requirement is for services rather than goods or construction works, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. DEFRA used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Herd IT Consulting Ltd on 6 August 2026 for £98,750 including the stated GBP currency. The awarded contract runs from 10 August 2026 to 20 October 2026. The tender submission deadline was 31 July 2026 at 12:00. Evaluation was undertaken through the framework call-off process for discovery and readiness support services for the Synergy Programme. The award is active, and the contract period is the same as the period stated for the awarded requirement.

For suppliers assessing future work from DEFRA, this award demonstrates demand for focused IT consulting and programme-readiness support connected with a major internal programme. A credible competitor would need to provide practical discovery capability, assess organisational and technical readiness, and turn findings into usable preparation for delivery. Experience spanning consulting, software development, internet services and support would align with the stated service category. The route to market is also important: suppliers would need access to, or a position on, an appropriate framework capable of supporting selective call-offs. The requirement is explicitly suitable for SMEs, making a specialist consultancy with relevant programme, technology and readiness experience a plausible competitor when comparable work returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discovery and readiness support services for the Synergy Programme

Notice Description

Discovery and readiness support services for the Synergy Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf849839-28db-4da2-a022-84a45be55d0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac1735f-7760-4f0c-b155-ccc0d07d0a62
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 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
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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
Postcode Area
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

Herd IT Consulting Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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