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title: "Strategic File Management: Change Management Services"
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# Strategic File Management: Change Management Services

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26c5cb07-2136-44a3-9935-b030465c6b92

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) involves the provision of strategic file management services, specifically focusing on change management and resistance management for the SFM project. This contract has reached the 'Award' stage, with an active award status as of 3rd October 2025. The tender period concluded on 3rd October 2025, with the contract running from 6th October 2025 to 11th December 2026. The project is valued at £99,742.50 and falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services. Conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the services will be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. DEFRA, based in London, is the buying organisation, with contact available through Network Procurement at DEFRA.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in management consultancy, particularly those experienced in change management services. Companies capable of effectively managing organisational transformation, coalition building, and resistance management within extensive government projects would find this contract particularly rewarding. Although this opportunity has not been designated as specifically suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with a comprehensive portfolio in strategic management services would be well-positioned to benefit and compete in this field. Engaging with DEFRA on this prestigious contract could enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation in governmental consultancy services.

## Notice

Provision of change management, coalition building and resistance management to the SFM project through FBC and towards implementation stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5127e1f-7602-4d35-8a44-cde70b6bffaa |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 11 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,742 |
| 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 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

- 10 Oct 2025 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5127e1f-7602-4d35-8a44-cde70b6bffaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5127e1f-7602-4d35-8a44-cde70b6bffaa
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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