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Consultancy support of a DgP 'capital projects operating model and transitioning

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Sep 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, UK, centres on consultancy support of a 'capital projects operating model and transitioning' for Defra group Properties' Capital Projects activities. This public authority, classified as central government, employed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The awarding of this contract to Carrick Business Solutions Limited was finalised on 18th September 2025, with the contract's operational period spanning from 2nd June 2025 to 31st August 2025. This falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services.

This tender can provide significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in business analysis and capital project management. Large enterprises with the capability to deliver comprehensive reviews and framework setups for capital projects will find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. It demonstrates that smaller, focused engagements with DEFRA could lead to meaningful work, fostering growth and establishing a foothold within central government contracting circles.

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Notice Title

Consultancy support of a DgP 'capital projects operating model and transitioning

Notice Description

Defra group Properties(DgP) have identified the need for an independent E2E review of the current Capital Projects activities, to allow a fully informed view and decision on the most appropriate model, timeline and commercial arrangements to potentially outsource these activities to the main FM contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057819-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
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

CARRICK BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

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