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title: "Programme stabilisation and cross programme planning for 26/27"
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# Programme stabilisation and cross programme planning for 26/27

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-448aaca1-2998-4282-b450-f9ca3d863df3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Programme stabilisation and cross programme planning for 26/27" was conducted by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) for the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services. The contract focuses on immediate programme management and stabilisation to support the HR Change Programme until March 2026, and it involves cross-programme planning within the DEFRA Group HR. The procurement process reached the award stage on 30th January 2026. The successful supplier was Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. The contract period runs from 2nd February 2026 to 17th April 2026 in London, United Kingdom. This was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in management consultancy, particularly those experienced in HR and transformational change programmes. While this specific contract is already awarded, similar opportunities within public sector consultancy can offer substantial growth potential, especially for businesses that can provide integrated and robust planning strategies. Companies with a proven track record in delivering strategic HR programme management and planning services to government organisations or similar entities would be well-suited to pursue similar future contracts with agencies like DEFRA. The value of the awarded contract was £56,020, indicating a moderate scale engagement perfect for seasoned consultancies.

## Notice

mmediate programme management and stabilisation activity to ensure management and delivery of the HR Change Programme as is, up to March 2026. Cross programme planning across the transformational change portfolio in Defra Group HR to ensure a robust and integrated funding bid for 26/27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e6b130-8fb6-4094-b15a-d464a1dc79f0 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,020 |
| 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 | 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

- 2 Feb 2026 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e6b130-8fb6-4094-b15a-d464a1dc79f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e6b130-8fb6-4094-b15a-d464a1dc79f0
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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