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title: "MSC project management"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA"
published: "2026-01-12"
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# MSC project management

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8eae2c6-10ec-415f-bd0f-c89c4cc060de

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## Summary

The procurement process for the MSC project management has reached the award stage, with the awarding of the contract being made on 16th December 2025, as published on 12th January 2026. The buying organisation is Defra, located in Reading, UK, and the procurement is categorised under 'Project management consultancy services' within the CPV 72224000 classification. This contract, held by WSP UK Limited, covers the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £342,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contracted period extends from 16th December 2025 to 30th April 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for firms specialising in project management consultancy services. As the procurement has been secured by WSP UK Limited, this indicates a preference for organisations with an established capacity to provide high-level consultancy support, suitable for medium to large enterprises. Companies looking to expand into public sector work, particularly those experienced in structured frameworks using selective procurement, would find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth. Engaging in such contracts enhances a firm's portfolio, leading to prospects for future public sector tenders.

## Notice

MSC Project management services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59255f1-111e-47f6-8df8-66e562237bb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £342,000 |
| 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 | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59255f1-111e-47f6-8df8-66e562237bb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a59255f1-111e-47f6-8df8-66e562237bb3
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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