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title: "Overarching DPEL for Portfolio Delivery"
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# Overarching DPEL for Portfolio Delivery

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d836b8b-bbf3-40dd-9377-241682262f5c

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## Summary

The recent contract titled "Overarching DPEL for Portfolio Delivery" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, England. This tender falls under the services category with a focus on general management consultancy services. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd on 31st October 2025, with subsequent publication on 10th November 2025. The contract period commenced on 3rd November 2025 and is set to conclude on 13th February 2026. The tender, valued at £50,000, highlights Defra's strategy to leverage delivery skillsets and services to meet its operational demands within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the general management consultancy industry, particularly those with size and capability similar to the awarded supplier, Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd, which is identified as a large-scale organisation. Companies experienced in framework agreements, particularly those capable of providing agile delivery skillsets to government departments, would find this procurement process favourable. Engaging in similar tenders can aid organisations to expand their portfolios, establish long-term client relationships, and enhance their standing in public sector service provision.

## Notice

Methods to provide Defra Group with access to delivery skillsets and services as required to meet Defra delivery demands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8d3a96-327a-4e2c-bb34-fdae97cc740e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 10 Nov 2025 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8d3a96-327a-4e2c-bb34-fdae97cc740e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a8d3a96-327a-4e2c-bb34-fdae97cc740e
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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