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title: "Strategic assurance and roadmap development of the Defra HR Change Portfolio"
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# Strategic assurance and roadmap development of the Defra HR Change Portfolio

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d91204d1-16f5-4cf9-8604-ced85b99aa4f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) aimed to enhance strategic assurance and develop pivotal roadmaps for their HR Change Portfolio. It involved general management consultancy services, classified under CPV code 79411000, and operated under a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract focused on a diagnostic review for HR programmes alongside automation initiatives, covering regions such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond. The tender concluded its active award stage on 13th March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 16th to 27th March 2026. With a project value of £76,701.45, KPMG LLP was chosen as the supplier to deliver these services. Although the tender does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, it presents significant opportunities within the consultancy sector.

This contract offers growth potential for businesses specialising in management consultancy, especially those with expertise in HR change and strategic diagnostics. Given KPMG LLP's selection, similar firms with substantial capabilities in portfolio roadmap development and corporate service transformation may find a competitive avenue here. The involvement of government bodies like DEFRA signals possible future projects worth exploring for enterprises interested in expanding their consultancy services within public sector transformation initiatives. Thus, firms familiar with delivering tailored consultancy solutions and robust diagnostics will be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities, aligning with strategic frameworks and change portfolios within the dynamic public sector landscape.

## Notice

A two-week, time-limited strategic assurance engagement to review delivery to date of the HR Change Programme and assess the wider HR Change portfolio (HR Change Programme, HR Automation and Synergy@Defra). KPMG will produce a diagnostic report with recommendations, a portfolio roadmap across the three programmes aligned to Synergy and DWP Corporate Service Transformation, and a high-level FY26/27 delivery plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b21a2801-1d2b-47e6-bd97-0ab0f7171716 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,701 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,701 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b21a2801-1d2b-47e6-bd97-0ab0f7171716

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b21a2801-1d2b-47e6-bd97-0ab0f7171716
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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