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title: "Strategic Synergy Support for Defra"
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# Strategic Synergy Support for Defra

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a45afe2-57f9-4a8c-800b-1dea80241342

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## Summary

The procurement process led by DEFRA focuses on "Strategic Synergy Support" for their transformation initiatives, with the aim of enhancing their capabilities through a collaborative delivery model between DEFRA and their partner KPMG LLP. This contract falls under the industry category of "General management consultancy services" (CPV: 79411000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £211,682.10, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on 22nd May 2025, indicating that the project started on 16th May 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in management consultancy and have experience in supporting government transformations and programme management. Companies that can provide a team with diverse expertise and have a track record in collaborative delivery models may find themselves well-equipped to pursue similar opportunities. Moreover, firms with an interest in long-term capability building and change management could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio in the public sector, potentially leading to further engagements with DEFRA or similar governmental bodies.

## Notice

Defra GCS is navigating a complex transformation landscape, with the acceleration of the Synergy Programme and a series of departmental change projects and programmes underway. Synergy is evolving, and therefore Defra will need to be agile and flexible to respond to the demands of the programme. To deliver the required outcomes for Synergy and other priority projects and programmes, Defra GCS needs access to a team of skilled individuals with a range of experience. Building on previous engagement to support Synergy readiness at Defra, KPMG will support GCS, specifically the Synergy at Defra team within the Strategy, Partnerships and Operations directorate. The delivery model will be collaborative, with teams of blended resource from KPMG and Defra to build capability within Defra GCS for the longer-term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84908d75-ecf0-4e4b-9acf-077d48837740 |
| 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 | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £211,682 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £211,682 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 06:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84908d75-ecf0-4e4b-9acf-077d48837740

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84908d75-ecf0-4e4b-9acf-077d48837740
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3032e7ab-f14d-46dc-8ef1-28c3d55f2cda
  Defra Project Engagement Letter DPEL_61548_016 - KPMG Synergy 150525 -Signed_Redacted

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