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Independent Strategic Review Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Independent Strategic Review Services" was undertaken by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government public authority located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London. The process falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It has reached the contract stage as of 26 March 2026. Chiltern House Capital Limited, based in Thame, received the contract on 25 March 2026, with work spanning from 1 April to 30 September 2026. The engagement involved a direct procurement method, signifying 'Below threshold - without competition.', under the legal framework of UK Public General Acts 2023.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for IT consulting firms and SMEs specialising in strategic business and technology assessments. Though awarded directly to Chiltern House Capital Limited, future similar projects may become available, providing SMEs and potential vendors an opportunity to demonstrate expertise in digital services transformation within governmental frameworks. Additionally, given the renewal possibility to complete outstanding deliverables, businesses experienced in comprehensive strategic reviews are well-positioned to offer services that align with DEFRA’s ongoing digital leadership ambitions.

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Notice Title

Independent Strategic Review Services

Notice Description

This engagement provides independent strategic review and assessment services relating to DEFRA's digital leadership, service transformation approach, strategy and operating model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067533
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027953-2026
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
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
£21,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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 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

CHILTERN HOUSE CAPITAL

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