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title: "FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e39d10b2-eb16-4d9d-9a0a-750e04b33273"
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# FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e39d10b2-eb16-4d9d-9a0a-750e04b33273

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has successfully completed a procurement process titled "FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications" within the services category, specifically focusing on legal advisory services. The procurement utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a simplified approach towards supplier selection. The contracted services are expected to cover multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories, among others. Key dates in this process include a tender period ending on 7th February 2025, and a contract period from 21st February 2025 to 31st March 2025, with the contract awarded to The First Word, ensuring communication improvements across Defra's group channels.

This procurement presents strategic opportunities for SME and VCSE businesses within the legal advisory services industry, especially those focusing on communication and consultancy services. Although the contract has already been awarded, analysing such procurement processes can reveal market trends and demand areas that other businesses can target for future growth. This example demonstrates how a business with expertise in enhancing communication strategies was favoured, providing insights for similar firms to align their service offerings with organisational needs, particularly within the public sector.

## Notice

FCP: Improving the tone of Defra group communications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4536506-10f9-4f99-aeb2-ac9fff6be413 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,900 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FIRST WORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 07:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4536506-10f9-4f99-aeb2-ac9fff6be413
- 4 Mar 2025 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4536506-10f9-4f99-aeb2-ac9fff6be413

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4536506-10f9-4f99-aeb2-ac9fff6be413
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4a20d3c-f792-4628-8215-d1f278d831f3
  PDF First Words - Order Form Core Defra Standard Goods Services Terms and Conditions v0.0_Redacted

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