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title: "Port Readiness Fund"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# Port Readiness Fund

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02d5a879-01ce-491d-a2dd-8ef487f6419d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the "Port Readiness Fund" project. This initiative involves the design and delivery of a government grant fund to support the SPS Agreement between the UK and EU. Categorised under general management consultancy services, the project is valued at £280,328 and follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed on 30th March 2026, with the contract period extending from 30th March to 12th May 2026. Defra, located in London, has chosen Deloitte LLP as the supplier to execute the services detailed in the tender.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the management consultancy industry that specialise in strategic planning and government relations. While Defra's procurement approach was selective, aligning with business frameworks may enhance future prospects for similar tenders where establishing strong credentials in governmental and international affairs is beneficial. Companies with expertise in the nuances of the UK-EU agreements and regulatory compliance stand to gain substantial growth by engaging in such initiatives, regardless of the project's current suitability criteria that exclude SMEs and VCSEs. The expansive geographic implementation suggests broader opportunities for firms capable of mobilising resources across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond.

## Notice

Defra requires specialist expertise to scope the design and delivery of a new government grant fund to support delivery of the SPS Agreement between the UK and EU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9c9059-a6c3-4809-9fbe-316d1c29c486 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 12 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,328 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,328 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9c9059-a6c3-4809-9fbe-316d1c29c486

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9c9059-a6c3-4809-9fbe-316d1c29c486
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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