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title: "HR Automation Planning Support"
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# HR Automation Planning Support

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9081148-0302-4a94-b598-86fdfe2c09e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the HR Automation Planning Support initiative, managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), falls under the General Management Consultancy Services category, with a CPV classification of 79411000. Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract was awarded on 30th June 2025 and spans until 29th August 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has already been completed, with the tender period having ended on 27th June 2025.

This tender offers an opportunity for companies specialising in HR automation and strategic consultancy to engage with a government department, potentially enhancing their portfolio and credibility. Although the selection was not directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience in developing integrated delivery plans stand to benefit greatly. The engagement with DEFRA could lead to future collaborations, leveraging the expertise gained from successfully executing Phase 3 of their automation programme.

## Notice

HR Automation Programme Phase 3 in Development/Feasibility stage. To support preparation for development of a Programme Business Case, support initial stakeholder engagements and to maximise success for Delivery stage, Programme Team require planning expertise to develop a baselined integrated delivery plan. Previous knowledge transfer, managing a baselined schedule, supported excellent timely delivery of Phase 2. For Phase 3, the team require further knowledge transfer on developing a baselined delivery plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe716076-013e-4ad1-a790-0e7263a86deb |
| 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 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,840 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## 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 Jul 2025 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe716076-013e-4ad1-a790-0e7263a86deb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe716076-013e-4ad1-a790-0e7263a86deb
  2nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16842979-fc78-408d-935b-637c1fc17562
  DPEL_61541_156 HR Automation Programme Phase 3 Planning Resource DPEL v2.0 Signed_Redacted

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