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title: "Programme Management Office SCAH"
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# Programme Management Office SCAH

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a0eda0a-0698-4d1d-8084-d5e9abe76089

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Programme Management Office SCAH" within the industry category of Project Management Consultancy Services (CPV code: 72224000). This contract, valued at £1,800,000, addresses the provision of programme management office (PMO) support which was initially unfilled due to recruitment freezes. DEFRA, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, has employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period set from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025, covering various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The awarded supplier for this contract is Lexica, located at F02 India House, 45 Curlew Street, London.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing high-level programme assurance, advice, and support. Established larger firms, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, would be well-suited to compete due to the nature and scale of the contract. By participating in such tenders, businesses can considerably enhance their portfolios and gain a strong footing in government consultancy engagements, leading to potential future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

The PMO role is a programme supportive role that has not been filled by Delivery Partner, which is a project supportive role. The PMO shall provide assurance to the Delivery Partner project role and advice and support at a programme level. This role is part of a planned recruitment campaign for civil service to fill internally, due to recruitment freezes this has not been filled. Without these roles key SCAH roles and resources would be lost, likely influencing the activities undertaken in SCAH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737953c5-626b-4c85-877c-e8a139f10355 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | 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 | LEXICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737953c5-626b-4c85-877c-e8a139f10355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737953c5-626b-4c85-877c-e8a139f10355
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d62e7db-9445-4826-82d5-83f4584cbeee
  20240924__ SLA SCAH_Lexica CPO_OSC v2.2 signed_Redacted

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