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HR Automation Phase 3 Benefits Support

DEFRA

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03 Sep 2025 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "HR Automation Phase 3 Benefits Support" has been managed by DEFRA and reached the award stage on 3rd September 2025. The project concerns the general management consultancy services industry category, with a focus on developing benefits management artefacts for HR Automation. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 8th September 2025 to 17th October 2025. The contract's value is £19,485, and it includes multiple delivery locations such as the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The award has been given to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in general management consultancy services, particularly those adept in HR automation and programme development support. Although the contract is not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a proven track record in benefits management and transitioning projects through various programme phases could find significant benefits in aligning with such government projects to further their public sector portfolio and expertise. Engaging in this type of consultancy can pave the way for further collaborations and access to larger framework agreements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Automation Phase 3 Benefits Support

Notice Description

HR Automation Programme Phase 3 currently in Development/Feasibility and due to move into early Delivery stage in September. To support preparation for development of an iterated Programme Business Case, support initial stakeholder engagements and to maximise success for Delivery, Operation, and Closure Into BAU stages, the programme team requires a package of benefits support to support the maturation of benefits management artefacts. Support will include planned handover and knowledge transfer to support the onboarding of incoming programme resource to own and maintain benefits management activity on behalf of the programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8d3e726-1623-45e9-b603-8e280c2d51b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8909253-b263-4a6c-8ed5-4f0e7224a7c3
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
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
£19,485 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 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
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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