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title: "Ports Readiness Fund - Continued Support (Phase 2)"
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# Ports Readiness Fund - Continued Support (Phase 2)

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-849bab3e-dd05-479e-8a76-e181b9752d79

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the award stage for the "Ports Readiness Fund - Continued Support (Phase 2)" procurement process, which focuses on general management consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement specifically for services. DEFRA, located in London, is the buying organisation facilitating this contract, which has a total value of £348,553. The contract period is from 3rd July 2026 to 7th August 2026, with the successful supplier being Deloitte LLP. This project involves supporting the design and delivery of a new government grant or compensation fund for UK ports and Control Points under an agreement between the UK and EU.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in general management consultancy, especially those positioned to provide specialist services that align with government initiatives and international agreements. Large firms with the capability to engage in significant strategic planning and execution, such as Deloitte LLP, which has been selected as the supplier, would find this type of contract particularly beneficial for growth. While the procurement specifics appear less favourable for SMEs or VCSEs according to the tender suitability criteria, larger consultancies specialising in public sector projects and EU-UK trade agreements will find it a promising avenue to expand their service offerings and deepen their involvement in government-led projects.

## Notice

Defra requires continued specialist expertise to support the design and delivery of a new government grant fund and/or compensation fund for UK ports and Control Points following a new SPS Agreement between the UK and EU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc40524-c156-4b9e-aa98-07c16507e98b |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,553 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,553 |
| 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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc40524-c156-4b9e-aa98-07c16507e98b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc40524-c156-4b9e-aa98-07c16507e98b
  1st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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