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title: "EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support"
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# EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-859a0b6c-a473-4452-8fe7-007e6143f41e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently awarded a contract titled "EA Benefits Assurance & Business Case Support" valued at £139,335. The procurement falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services, identified by CPV code 79411000. This tender, conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage, with the contract period running from 26 January 2026 to 17 April 2026. The supplier selected is Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. with the contract covering regions such as the United Kingdom and extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in reviewing and updating business cases and validating benefits in complex programmes. While suitability for SMEs or VCSEs was not a preference in this tender, firms with robust capabilities in knowledge transfer and strategic programme management could find opportunities in engaging with DEFRA for similar large-scale projects. The selective procurement and call-off method indicates a preference for seasoned contractors familiar with framework agreements and working in diverse geographical locations.

## Notice

EA requires support to review and update the business cases for the RSP, EMP, and PlanIT programmes, as well as validate and strengthen the benefits position for RSP. Support will include planned handover and knowledge transfer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4649d4e7-4240-4c99-81b6-c475cd55c7c2 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,335 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,335 |
| 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

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4649d4e7-4240-4c99-81b6-c475cd55c7c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4649d4e7-4240-4c99-81b6-c475cd55c7c2
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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