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title: "Defra group - Grants Hub Support"
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# Defra group - Grants Hub Support

Buyer: RPA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afb84be9-9534-4781-8fde-2c7cab6a2720

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## Summary

The UK Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has awarded a contract for "Defra group - Grants Hub Support" to Ernst & Young LLP. The contract involves technical analysis or consultancy services, with a total value of 264,300 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 10th April 2023 to 30th June 2023, with a tender deadline of 9th March 2023. The location for service delivery includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories. The contract has been awarded in the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in technical analysis to engage with Defra group through the established Grants Hub. Businesses specialising in governance, process improvement, data insights, and capability development may find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement stage has progressed from the tender phase to the award stage, indicating a significant milestone in the contracting process, driving consistent governance and capability development across Defra group grant-making activities.

## Notice

Defra group is establishing a multi-disciplinary Grants Hub. The Grants Hub will drive consistent governance, process, control, data insight and capability development across Defra group grant-making: realising immediate benefits and driving consistency ahead of the implementation of a Future Operating Model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd0c480-5722-4fc4-9151-b39421116520 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,300 |
| 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 | RPA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd0c480-5722-4fc4-9151-b39421116520

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dd0c480-5722-4fc4-9151-b39421116520
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cf268aa-1072-4caf-bd46-51bf1cdf8b85
  Grants Hub Phase 3 -Service Level Agreement - SIGNED_Redacted

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