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title: "Defra group Consultancy Framework - Lot 1 - Strategic Consultancy"
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# Defra group Consultancy Framework - Lot 1 - Strategic Consultancy

Buyer: DEFRA COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ddafb8c-27c3-4156-8200-629e63354a0e

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## Summary

The Defra Commercial organisation has awarded the consultancy framework contract for Lot 1 - Strategic Consultancy to McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from July 1, 2021, to May 25, 2026, with the tender period ending on June 1, 2021. The procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). The contract encompasses project management consultancy services and is based in London, United Kingdom.

This consultancy framework contract offers business growth opportunities for firms specialising in strategic consultancy services. Organisations providing project management consultancy services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to compete. The contract presents a chance for companies to engage in long-term consulting projects under the Defra group. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the consultancy sector, especially in project management, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish relationships with prominent public sector entities like Defra Commercial.

## Notice

Defra group Consultancy Framework - Lot 1 - Strategic Consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76cacf5-c3e7-4c66-9b11-3fb85cf49df1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 25 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 COMMERCIAL |
| 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 | MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76cacf5-c3e7-4c66-9b11-3fb85cf49df1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76cacf5-c3e7-4c66-9b11-3fb85cf49df1
  30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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