Award

Combined Change Management -DEI & DOF

DEFRA

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Award

26 Nov 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process titled "Combined Change Management - DEI & DOF," associated with the EA DADI Programme. This tender falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services, specifically classed under CPV code 79411000. The procurement has been conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process reached the award stage on 14th November 2025, and the awarded contract will commence on 17th November 2025, running until 31st March 2026. The various locations covered include the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and several international areas, with DEFRA's main office situated in Marsham Street, London.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those familiar with change management across diverse sectors. While the opportunity was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with expertise in similar framework agreements across the regions mentioned may find this type of tender advantageous for expanding their service offerings to a governmental client. The awarded supplier was Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., suggesting that firms with a strong track record in delivering strategic organisational changes are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Combined Change Management -DEI & DOF

Notice Description

Provision of Change Management across DEI and DOF in the EA DADI Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2e334db-cba6-478c-b9e0-bce264243909
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e14c95-94bd-4f3e-a5f4-bd9df38e35ca
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
£131,872 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,872 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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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