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Minerva Programme - WP3 - Building Information Management (BIM) & Property Data

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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19 Mar 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the Minerva Programme – WP3, focusing on Building Information Management (BIM) and Property Data. This tender, classified under the technical analysis or consultancy services industry category, is located within the United Kingdom and has reached the award stage as of 19th March 2025. The procurement was managed through a limited method without prior publication, and the contract, valued at £997,000, was signed on 6th March 2025. The contract was awarded to Bramble Hub Limited to provide support and deliver the specified services. The key objectives include planning, delivering, and reporting progress for the Minerva Programme, providing BIM and property data management services, and engaging stakeholders from various groups.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in technical analysis, consultancy services, and property data management. Businesses capable of delivering Building Information Management (BIM) services, property technology, and asset management will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas and a strong track record of delivering similar services will be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes in the future. Additionally, the direct award method under an existing framework highlights the importance of maintaining strong relationships with governmental bodies and staying informed about framework agreements for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Minerva Programme - WP3 - Building Information Management (BIM) & Property Data

Notice Description

Defra Group Property (DgP) require support and delivery to transform the following capabilities:<br/>1. Building Information Management (BIM);<br/>2. Property Data;

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra Group Property (DgP) have initiated the Minerva programme, which will transform the following capabilities:
1. Building Information Management (BIM);
2. Property Data;
3. FM Asset Management; and
4. Property Technology.

This contract is awarded to provide support in the delivery of the overall Minerva programme and to deliver items 1 and 2 above.

Key Objectives
* Plan, deliver and report progress of the overall Minerva Programme.
* Provide BIM services to DgP.
* Provide property data management services to DgP.
* The definition and management of various proof of concept activities related to the delivery of BIM & property data management services.
* Stakeholder engagement with:
o DgP Senior Leadership Team;
o Arms-Length Bodies; and
o Other stakeholder groups as identified (such as SCAH).

Procurement Information

This is a direct award under a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eee7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010080-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£997,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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

BRAMBLE HUB

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