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Combined Benefits Management - SFM, DEI & DOF

DEFRA

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26 Nov 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process titled "Combined Benefits Management - SFM, DEI & DOF" under the industry category of general management consultancy services. This procurement process involves the provision of benefits management across SFM, DEI, and DOF from the EA DADI Programme. The contract period is set from 17th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key locations for delivery include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and several other regions. The award stage was completed, with the contract valued at GBP 81,897.50, and the award published on 26th November 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in management consultancy services, particularly those specializing in benefits management and programmes similar to the EA DADI initiative. While the procurement was selective, it showcases DEFRA's reliance on specialised expertise, highlighting opportunities for consultancy firms to engage in long-term framework agreements with government bodies. Companies capable of providing comprehensive management consultancy services could find similar contracts lucrative, especially those with a strong foundation in cross-regional service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

Combined Benefits Management - SFM, DEI & DOF

Notice Description

Provision of Benefits Management across SFM, DEI and DOF from the EA DADI Programme, to effectively manage the cross-cutting Benefits Management Landscape.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4bdd544-4643-4aa0-b4f2-670fbc42239f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df16019-51ba-45c7-9e7b-5443be57cb3f
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
£81,897 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,897 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20253 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
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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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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