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title: "Centre of Expertise SharePoint UR Services"
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# Centre of Expertise SharePoint UR Services

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ff0c8b6-025e-4010-972d-50836659dfb0

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently concluded a procurement process under the title "Centre of Expertise SharePoint UR Services". This tender, categorised under general management consultancy services, aimed to conduct user research to support the Centre of Expertise in improving Project Delivery capabilities. The procurement was specific to locations such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £72,500, was awarded to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services with a focus on user research and project delivery enhancements. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specified as suitable, larger consultancy firms with similar expertise and capabilities could find value in engaging with future opportunities from DEFRA or similar government departments. This contract highlights the potential for firms to become involved in government projects, thereby expanding their portfolio and influence in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

Conduct user research to understand customer* and business requirements for the Centre of Expertise (CoEx) support channels, to enable and support improvements in Project Delivery capability in Defra to enable Defra to achieve its outcomes. Note: *customer refers to staff in Defra group and our delivery partners, either working in, or interested in working in Project Delivery, who currently use CoEx services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0542ab-2e85-417a-b605-a3d564e68ddf |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,500 |
| 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

- 2 Feb 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0542ab-2e85-417a-b605-a3d564e68ddf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd0542ab-2e85-417a-b605-a3d564e68ddf
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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