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title: "NBCP Specialist consultancy advisory services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# NBCP Specialist consultancy advisory services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f15fc24-7384-473f-9378-4b8ef151deb4

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) focused on securing specialist consultancy advisory services, specifically requiring a Programme Director and Science Sponsor. This public contract, classified under project management consultancy services, reached the award stage on 21 July 2025, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract entails a significant value of £2,355,729.60 and covers a contract period from 1 August 2025 to 30 September 2027. The procurement process has been marked as complete, and the procurement category is services.

The awarding of this consultancy service contract to The Nichols Group Limited presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies with strengths in project management consultancy. Although this particular call-off contract was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses adept at providing high-level advisory services in the environment, food, and rural affairs sectors could benefit from similar future tenders. To compete effectively, firms should focus on securing positions within relevant framework agreements, allowing them to participate in such selective procurement processes.

## Notice

Service consists of two main resources, Programme Director and Science Sponsor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25066e6b-d27d-415c-900b-4c970f6fc228 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,355,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,355,729 |
| 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 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 | THE NICHOLS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25066e6b-d27d-415c-900b-4c970f6fc228

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25066e6b-d27d-415c-900b-4c970f6fc228
  21st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d49d2539-932c-4c4e-a378-84fd632f3c15
  NBCP Specialist Advisory Consultancy Services_Call-off Contract under MCF3_Nichols Group_15 07 2025_Redacted

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