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title: "DDaT visioning, benefits realisation, and action plan"
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# DDaT visioning, benefits realisation, and action plan

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b637c0c-aff1-4490-ad62-461e04f0adb9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for "DDaT visioning, benefits realisation, and action plan" to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £70,230 in GBP, with a contract period starting on 27th November 2023 and ending on 9th February 2026. The tender period ended on 24th November 2023, and the project location is in SW1P 4DF, London, United Kingdom. The industry category is "General management consultancy services".

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses providing consultancy services, especially in the field of strategic thinking and benefits articulation. Companies capable of creating and implementing coherent action plans are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on enhancing Natural England's direction in DDaT. The contract aims to inform SR24, presenting a strategic opportunity for growth in the consultancy sector, particularly for organisations specialising in digital transformation and benefits realisation.

## Notice

Provide consultancy to facilitate and enhance Natural England's strategic thinking to develop a coherent direction for DDaT (aka 'Destination Digital'), together with a clear and compelling articulation of the benefits. Co-create an action plan to implement this direction and inform SR24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a7211f-f457-4a4e-b023-9960c6457537 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 9 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,230 |
| 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

- 4 Dec 2023 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a7211f-f457-4a4e-b023-9960c6457537

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48a7211f-f457-4a4e-b023-9960c6457537
  4th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd233d22-05cb-417f-b757-e05e295d1cc3
  Defra Project Engagement Letter DPEL_61541_081 - NEDTT (ver 1.0)_Redacted

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