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DgP - SFG20 HTM-aligned Licence

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:18

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "DgP - SFG20 HTM-aligned Licence," related to the building maintenance industry. The procurement was executed using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, which is typical for certain public sector contracts. DEFRA, located in London, is part of the UK central government and aims to utilise SFG20’s comprehensive library of maintenance schedules to ensure compliance with current legislation and efficiency across its estate. The tender was initially planned and now moves to the award stage, with the contract period set from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2029, valued at £109,404 GBP excluding VAT.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing services and technical publications, particularly those equipped to supply comprehensive building maintenance schedules. Large businesses like BESA Publications Ltd, the awarded supplier, which operate within the publishing and technical documentation sectors, are well-suited for contracts of this nature. The procurement process, tailored for direct engagement without competition, could favour businesses with established industry standards and resources like the SFG20 package. Additionally, companies serving the compliance and facility management industries could find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their presence in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

DgP - SFG20 HTM-aligned Licence

Notice Description

SFG20 is the industry standard for building maintenance, providing comprehensive, continuously updated maintenance schedules that reflect current legislation and health and safety requirements. It is the adopted standard across the Defra estate. By utilising SFG20's library of over 2,000 schedules, Defra can ensure that all maintenance activities, job plans, and resource allocations are appropriate, compliant, and delivered efficiently.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065db3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017971-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22121000 - Technical publications

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,404 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£109,404 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
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

BESA PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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