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NE Target Operating Model

NATURAL ENGLAND

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26 Jun 2025 at 06:55

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a key governmental body in the UK, has completed a contracting process for the NE Target Operating Model, under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services. The procurement process was finalised on 17th June 2025, with a contract awarded to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. This initiative involves the development of an Interim Target Operating Model to enhance collaboration and organisational effectiveness. Located in the UK, this service tender was awarded via a limited procurement method, meaning direct award from an advertised framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The total contract value amounts to £249,565.

This contract represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic transformation and management consultancy services. Firms with expertise in developing operational models, particularly those focusing on enhancing organisational agility and effectiveness, would have been well-positioned to compete for this tender. Large and established consultancy firms, like the awarded supplier, Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd, with a proven track record in public sector transformations, stand to benefit significantly from similar opportunities, given the specific requirements of direct awards in the sector.

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Notice Title

NE Target Operating Model

Notice Description

NE Target Operating Model

Lot Information

Lot 1

Natural England is undertaking a strategic transformation initiative to align its operations with a new organisational strategy and delivery framework. Central to this transformation is the development of an Interim Target Operating Model (TOM), which will serve as a blueprint for improved collaboration, organisational agility, and effectiveness. The TOM project team has been tasked with delivering a Detailed Design of the Interim Phase 1 of the TOM by October 2025, in alignment with strategic business planning timelines.

Procurement Information

This was a direct award from a advertised framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035234-2025
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,565 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jacob Smith
Contact Email
jacob.smith@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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

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