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Defra Special Projects - Financial advisor

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Nov 2025 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has finalised a procurement process titled "Defra Special Projects - Financial advisor". This initiative pertains to the financial consultancy services industry, focusing on providing financial advice to meet corporate objectives. The project, located in the United Kingdom, was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the award stage with the contract being awarded on 29th October 2025. The contract period is set from 20th October 2025 to 20th April 2026, and the award details were published on 11th November 2025, with a total value of £180,280. The selected supplier for this contract is Deloitte LLP, a well-established firm headquartered in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the financial consultancy services sector, especially those capable of aligning with Defra's strategic objectives. Large-scale enterprises like Deloitte LLP, which offer robust expertise in financial advice, are well-suited for such contracts. The use of a framework agreement implies that interested firms should aim to be part of such frameworks to be eligible for future similar opportunities. This contract highlights the potential for growth within the financial services industry, serving as a model for firms aspiring to provide high-level consulting services to government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra Special Projects - Financial advisor

Notice Description

Financial advice relating to the best solution(s) to meet the corporate objective.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d006d029-d0a7-4067-bef0-0c164d3000b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cfb0549-9e53-4e7b-81a4-0a7a2b52809a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 20 Apr 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
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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
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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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