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title: "Defra Portfolio Initiation Pilot - Plant & Bee Health"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7354c11-554a-443a-86dd-7290c8122022"
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buyer: "DEFRA"
published: "2023-08-11"
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# Defra Portfolio Initiation Pilot - Plant & Bee Health

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7354c11-554a-443a-86dd-7290c8122022

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recently completed the award process for the "Defra Portfolio Initiation Pilot - Plant & Bee Health" consultancy services contract. The procurement method used was a selective process, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £88,712 in GBP, with a tender period ending on 4th August 2023 and contract duration starting from 14th August 2023 to 3rd November 2023. DEFRA is the buying organisation, located in London, United Kingdom, and the industry category is general management consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy services sector, particularly those with expertise in general management consultancy services. As the procurement method was selective, businesses well-versed in framework agreements and tailored service provisions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration spans from August to November 2023, offering a short-term project with a predefined scope, suitable for businesses looking to demonstrate value and maturity in service delivery.

## Notice

To Pilot the designed initiation process developed for Defra against a key programme/Project to establish service value and maturity - - Plant & Bee Health

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb17284d-af4d-4da7-a0a4-9639d45c9ea1 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 3 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,712 |
| 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

- 11 Aug 2023 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb17284d-af4d-4da7-a0a4-9639d45c9ea1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb17284d-af4d-4da7-a0a4-9639d45c9ea1
  11th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d011bcbe-75e2-4dea-97a9-3ad1a2f002ce
  Signed DPEL_61541_090 - DDP126 Plant Bee Health_Redacted

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