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title: "Policy Design Function"
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# Policy Design Function

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a5f0200-9da6-4d87-9658-b31e51c145c9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded an award process for the contract entitled "Policy Design Function," focusing on services furnished by professional organisations. This project involves establishing a broader policy design function potentially enhancing existing teams. The procurement followed a selective method via a framework agreement, with Bloom Procurement Services successfully selected as the supplier. The process reached the award stage on 23rd March 2026, with the contract starting and continuing through 30th April 2026. The project is situated in London, United Kingdom, aligning with CPV code 98112000.

This tender represents an opportunity for business growth, especially for organisations skilled in policy design and professional services. While not targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses in similar sectors can look to expand their portfolio by participating in similar selective procurement processes. The contract requires a robust understanding of how to integrate policy functions within existing delivery and analytical frameworks, providing a valuable opportunity for companies demonstrating expertise in organisational structuring and strategic planning.

## Notice

The commissioned supplier will help Defra understand the case for a broader function, the value it could add, and how it might fit alongside existing policy, delivery, analytical, digital, behavioural science, and evaluation teams. The work will provide an evidence-based proposition and outline credible operating model options to inform organisational planning for the next financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501bf9af-1522-4aa3-953b-5c6a7ea0bfff |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,960 |
| 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 | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501bf9af-1522-4aa3-953b-5c6a7ea0bfff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501bf9af-1522-4aa3-953b-5c6a7ea0bfff
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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