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title: "Minerva Programme FM Asset Mgmt & Property Technology continued support"
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# Minerva Programme FM Asset Mgmt & Property Technology continued support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8381cf79-7905-4812-9c86-63e61a96eb94

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to Best Practice Group plc for the continued support of the Minerva Programme in FM Asset Management and Property Technology. This programme aims to transform capabilities in Building Information Management, Property Data, FM Asset Management, and Property Technology. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of £875,000. This procurement falls under the category of Technical Analysis or Consultancy Services and covers locations including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other parts of the world. The procurement method used is selective, called off from a framework agreement, and is completed as of the award date on 5 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic asset management and property technology consultancy. Companies with expertise in FM Asset Management artefacts, policy development, ISO 55001 accreditation, stakeholder engagement, and technology standards are well-suited to compete. This is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to collaborate with Defra Group Property to deliver innovative solutions applicable across all operations, fostering long-term business relationships and expanding their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Defra Group Property (DgP) have initiated the Minerva programme, which will transform the following capabilities: 1. Building Information Management (BIM); 2. Property Data; 3. FM Asset Management; and 4. Property Technology. This Statement of Work (SOW) is to deliver items 3 and 4 above. Key Objectives The delivery of this SOW will give high regard to the development of solutions/deliverables that are applicable to all DgP operations, and where possible, are not tailored to any particular operational team. * Support the development of DgP's Asset Management function. * Provide strategic FM Asset Management support, including the development and maintenance of: o FM Asset Management artefacts, such as an Asset Management Strategy, Asset Management Policy, Asset Information Strategy, Asset Information Policy; etc o FM Asset category strategies. o Development of a strategy and plan for DgP to acquire ISO 55001 accreditation. o Mentoring DgP Asset Management staff as appropriate. * Lead DgP's engagement with the ISS Asset Verification Programme. * Support DgP with the development of its FM Asset data model, through engagement with various stakeholders including BIM, FM operational teams, capital projects, Government Soft Landings (GSL) and data management colleagues. * Delivery of Property Technology Standards, for an agreed scope of technologies. * The definition and management of various proof of concept activities, to support the definition and implementation of Property Technology Standards. * Support Minerva programme-wide stakeholder engagement: o DgP Senior leadership Team; o Arms-Length Bodies; and o Other stakeholder groups as identified (such as SCAH).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89c6499-615f-41ef-9c46-5bb283b6c301 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £875,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £875,000 |
| 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 AND 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 | BEST PRACTICE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89c6499-615f-41ef-9c46-5bb283b6c301

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b89c6499-615f-41ef-9c46-5bb283b6c301
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/893144f3-cf3c-4590-a855-74a8a76728f7
  Framework Order Form - Best Practice Group Ltd Minerva Programme_Redacted

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