---
title: "Defra Modern Slavery Deep Dive Risk Assessment & Heatmapping"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# Defra Modern Slavery Deep Dive Risk Assessment & Heatmapping

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3.json)

## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), involves the "Defra Modern Slavery Deep Dive Risk Assessment & Heatmapping" project. This contract falls under the industry category of services provided by business, professional, and specialist organisations and is based in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1P 3JR). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase concluded on 26th March 2026, with the contract period running from 27th March to 11th May 2026. The project, now in the award stage, was granted to Bloom Procurement Services, at a value of £39,742.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in risk assessment and strategic insights, particularly in addressing modern slavery issues within supply chains. Companies capable of engaging in detailed analysis and workshops to generate actionable insights for future procurement and supplier management processes would find this contract beneficial for growth. The buying organisation, DEFRA, requires high-level expertise to assess priority risks across five categories, making it ideal for experienced organisations in professional services seeking to expand their portfolio and expertise within the public sector. However, it should be noted that the procurement process was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for established entities with extensive resources.

## Notice

ASL will undertake targeted analysis across five priority spend categories identified by DEFRA. Docusign Envelope ID: 0081C33D-606D-4310-9C9F-91E152C5A6D2 T46/NEPRO3/WorkOrder/StandardTemplate/08Jan2024v4.0 HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL This will include: * Reviewing category documents and spend information * Designing and running up to five virtual risk assessment and heatmapping workshops. * Engaging relevant Defra group stakeholders. * Capturing supplier insights through surveys. * Providing clear outputs including an interactive heatmap, category scoring, due diligence recommendations and strategic insights. ASL will help DEFRA build improved capability, highlight priority risks and shape future modern slavery action across procurement and supplier management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4966a4-2562-480b-94d5-c1d1028be378 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 11 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,742 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4966a4-2562-480b-94d5-c1d1028be378

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4966a4-2562-480b-94d5-c1d1028be378
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-045a583c-475b-4175-888d-4f891d8ac7e3.json.