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title: "Next Warning Service Lessons Learned"
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# Next Warning Service Lessons Learned

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-210c21d9-ed6d-4a53-9d2c-864d47e30cd0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Next Warning Service Lessons Learned" project was conducted by DEFRA, based in London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services and aims to perform an independent lessons learned exercise for the aforementioned project, with a report highlighting successes and future improvement recommendations. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with the contract officially awarded on 13th October 2025. The contract period spans from 20th October 2025 to 16th January 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of GBP 59,605.

This public procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in conducting independent evaluations and producing comprehensive reports. Although the tender is not earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, it still offers an excellent platform for established firms like Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., which secured the contract, to demonstrate expertise, enhance their public sector portfolio, and establish further connections within various geographic areas like British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

## Notice

To undertake an independent Lessons Learned exercise for the delivery of the Next Warning Service project, and produce a report which details all lessons learned and provides recommendations highlighting the successes of the project and areas for future improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26714bcd-cea5-46fe-8191-8aad659aa3a7 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,605 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,605 |
| 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

- 16 Oct 2025 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26714bcd-cea5-46fe-8191-8aad659aa3a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26714bcd-cea5-46fe-8191-8aad659aa3a7
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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