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title: "Grant Administration Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# Grant Administration Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56828cd1-dd70-408e-9d94-dc830e5a0d12

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Grant Administration Services, classified under the Administration services industry category (CPV code 75100000). The contract has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, and the process concluded on 27 January 2025. This selective procurement, conducted as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, is valued at £60,000,000 and will commence on 24 January 2025, running through to 24 January 2028. The service coverage spans various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises experienced in large-scale administration services, particularly those capable of managing significant grant portfolios. Although the procurement method favoured larger entities, the project suits established organisations that can provide comprehensive administrative support. Businesses specialising in effective administration, with a track record of handling high-value contracts, stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

## Notice

Grant Administration Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc2be49-4a39-49b0-932c-a2dad1ce23d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc2be49-4a39-49b0-932c-a2dad1ce23d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc2be49-4a39-49b0-932c-a2dad1ce23d9
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/897d8aac-8465-4fcc-bf2d-6373e5c13224
  Contract Between EY and Defra_Redacted

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