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# HR Change Programme Controls and Transition Managed Service

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-816dc9c2-fb2f-49fb-b17e-ac14a98f61b0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the United Kingdom involved providing a 'HR Change Programme Controls and Transition Managed Service'. This process was classified under the 'General management consultancy services' category and concluded with the awarding of a contract to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £76,960, spans from 25th May 2026 to 21st August 2026, with services required across the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The award stage was finalised on 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy to establish a presence in governmental projects and exhibit their capabilities in managing HR change programmes. Companies experienced in delivering time-bound, supplier-managed services and adept at programme controls, governance, and stakeholder engagement are ideally suited to benefit from similar opportunities. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, participation in such frameworks can strengthen industry recognition and drive business growth beyond local markets, as services are required internationally.

## Notice

Time-limited supplier-managed service to strengthen HR Change Programme controls, governance, reporting, RAID and dependency management, stakeholder engagement products and transition readiness through to 21/08/2026. The service will deliver the agreed outputs and milestones set out in this DPEL. Methods will be responsible for organising, supervising, allocating and assuring its personnel to deliver the service. Defra will retain programme ownership, decision-making, approvals, internal accountabilities and acceptance of outputs, but will not direct, line manage, task or integrate supplier personnel into Defra teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4324f3-3153-43d6-b225-bcfc398c1783 |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,960 |
| 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 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 | 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

- 27 May 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4324f3-3153-43d6-b225-bcfc398c1783

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db4324f3-3153-43d6-b225-bcfc398c1783
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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