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title: "EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support"
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buyer: "DEFRA"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02cad474-8ed3-452b-9813-54848da7b61b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support" was conducted by DEFRA, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services, with a CPV code of 79411000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicative of a more streamlined procurement process leveraging pre-approved suppliers. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award status marked as active as of 30th June 2026. The contract period runs from 1st July 2026 to 27th November 2026 and is valued at £187,785.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing robust benefits assurance and business case support. Although the procurement concluded with the award to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., similar organisations or those aspiring to join DEFRA's supplier framework could benefit from analysing this process. Establishing expertise in handling government contracts and demonstrating capability in providing comprehensive consultancy services could greatly enhance a business's profile and positioning for future opportunities. Unfortunately, this specific contract was not deemed suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating the scale and complexity of the tasks involved.

## Notice

EA requires support to review, validate and strengthen the benefits position for RSP. Support will include planned handover and knowledge transfer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59460b61-8829-425f-b183-15a18b4fee42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,785 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,785 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59460b61-8829-425f-b183-15a18b4fee42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59460b61-8829-425f-b183-15a18b4fee42
  7th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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