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title: "Agri Food Chain (AFC) 2025 transformation/re- structure"
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# Agri Food Chain (AFC) 2025 transformation/re- structure

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6057819a-e958-41ac-b5ed-766b816d7f47

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "Agri Food Chain (AFC) 2025 transformation/re-structure" under the industry category of general management consultancy services. This project, situated in London, aims to develop a portfolio-based structure for organisational design, focusing on implementation and long-term sustainability. The contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded on 17 April 2025 to PA Consulting Services Ltd. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in management and organisational design, particularly those interested in the agriculture and food sectors. Although this specific contract has been completed, similar opportunities may arise for companies seeking to offer strategic consultancy services. The process favours businesses familiar with framework agreements, and while it does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, companies experienced with government projects can leverage their expertise to date in securing future contracts under similar procurement methods.

## Notice

evelop a portfolio-based structure for organizational design and develop a comprehensive plan for successful implementation and long term sustainability of the design

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af650716-d1c2-4e15-bf99-8ca869937352 |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af650716-d1c2-4e15-bf99-8ca869937352

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af650716-d1c2-4e15-bf99-8ca869937352
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd64e04b-f7b7-407d-b96b-3b033be5f007
  DPEL_61545_031Defra AFC proposal v6 - Signed_Redacted

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