Minerva Programme Work Package 7 - FM Asset Data Services & Property Technology

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 15:25

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), headquartered in London, has completed the Minerva Programme Work Package 7 - FM Asset Data Services & Property Technology procurement process. This contract involves professional services focusing on FM Asset Data and Property Technology as part of the Minerva Programme’s initiatives to transform Defra Group Property's operational model. This direct award contract, valued at £995,000, has been granted to Brickfield Consulting Ltd. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 25th June 2026 and conclude on 2nd April 2027. The standstill period ends on 24th June 2026, ensuring transparency and compliance with public procurement rules.

This tender represents significant opportunities for companies specialising in business development consultancy services in the public sector, particularly those capable of supporting digital and operational transformation initiatives. Small and medium enterprises, such as Brickfield Consulting Ltd, with expertise in FM Asset Data Services and Property Technology, are well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. With DEFRA’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities, businesses that provide innovative solutions in digital transformation and property management technology will find ample opportunities for growth and expansion.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Minerva Programme Work Package 7 - FM Asset Data Services & Property Technology

Notice Description

Defra requires professional services to support the following workstreams of the Minerva Programme: o FM Asset Data o Property Technology The Minerva Programme is playing a critical role in the transformation of the operating model within Defra Group Property (DgP) and is digitising operational processes and implementing new capability across the function. The Minerva Programme is a key part of the wider One DgP Transformation Programme.

Procurement Information

To maintain continuity of delivery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b38c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055888-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£995,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

BRICKFIELD CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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