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Strategic assurance and roadmap development of the Defra HR Change Portfolio

DEFRA

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) aimed to enhance strategic assurance and develop pivotal roadmaps for their HR Change Portfolio. It involved general management consultancy services, classified under CPV code 79411000, and operated under a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract focused on a diagnostic review for HR programmes alongside automation initiatives, covering regions such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond. The tender concluded its active award stage on 13th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 16th to 27th March 2026. With a project value of £76,701.45, KPMG LLP was chosen as the supplier to deliver these services. Although the tender does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, it presents significant opportunities within the consultancy sector.

This contract offers growth potential for businesses specialising in management consultancy, especially those with expertise in HR change and strategic diagnostics. Given KPMG LLP's selection, similar firms with substantial capabilities in portfolio roadmap development and corporate service transformation may find a competitive avenue here. The involvement of government bodies like DEFRA signals possible future projects worth exploring for enterprises interested in expanding their consultancy services within public sector transformation initiatives. Thus, firms familiar with delivering tailored consultancy solutions and robust diagnostics will be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, aligning with strategic frameworks and change portfolios within the dynamic public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Strategic assurance and roadmap development of the Defra HR Change Portfolio

Notice Description

A two-week, time-limited strategic assurance engagement to review delivery to date of the HR Change Programme and assess the wider HR Change portfolio (HR Change Programme, HR Automation and Synergy@Defra). KPMG will produce a diagnostic report with recommendations, a portfolio roadmap across the three programmes aligned to Synergy and DWP Corporate Service Transformation, and a high-level FY26/27 delivery plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d91204d1-16f5-4cf9-8604-ced85b99aa4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b21a2801-1d2b-47e6-bd97-0ab0f7171716
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
£76,701 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,701 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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