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CTO Advisory 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 Mar 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government authority based in London, has concluded the procurement process titled "CTO Advisory 2026" on the 19th of February 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting and software development. The procurement was undertaken using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contracting phase is complete, with a contract awarded to MARLBOROUGH CONSULTING LLP, covering the period from 19th February 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend by six months. The contract value is set at £72,000 gross, with a potential renewal encompassing the same scope of services.

This tender provides business growth opportunities predominantly for SMEs specialising in IT consultancy and transformation advisory services. The contract involves providing advice on achieving transformation objectives, identifying and mitigating risks relevant to such projects. Companies with experience in IT services, particularly those focused on strategy and risk management in IT transformations, would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. The location in London and the association with a government department enhances the visibility and credibility of businesses working in this realm.

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Notice Title

CTO Advisory 2026

Notice Description

Advice and guidance on how to achieve the desired transformation objectives, identification of risks to the success of the transformation, and how these risks may be mitigated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020734-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & 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

MARLBOROUGH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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