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# Sustainability Function within The Civil Service

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed5a3192-8662-4e05-a9c1-cdbe9c8ead27

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Defra aims to establish a sustainability function within the Civil Service, focusing on governance, capability, and greening commitments. This tender, titled "Sustainability Function within The Civil Service," falls under the general management consultancy services category, with a specific emphasis on decarbonization initiatives. Located in London, United Kingdom, the procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of 28th April 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 82,970.21 and running from 5th May 2025 to 4th August 2025, has been awarded to KPMG LLP. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, as a call-off from a framework agreement, which does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs specifically.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large, well-established consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in sustainability and government operations. Collaborating with government bodies such as Defra on a project of this scale can enhance a firm’s portfolio and reputation within the public sector. Businesses offering comprehensive management and advisory services tailored to governmental frameworks and interested in sustainable development initiatives would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. This collaboration facilitates involvement in cutting-edge governmental projects that foster long-term strategic partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

Civil Service Board (CSB) approved GCSOG key recommendations (April 2025) to accelerate the development of proposals for the creation of a new sustainability function within the civil service, supported by a cross-government capability framework and decarbonization funding models/opportunities. Acceleration for this stage of the Programme will include 3 workstreams: (1) Governance - Defining the target operating model for the 'Office Of', CSOG and Profession including functions, roles and responsibilities and interfaces (2) Capability - Defining the scope of the Profession and advancing the development of the curriculum in alignment with Government Skill (3) Greening Government Commitments (GGCs) decarbonization - Supporting Government in achieving the GGC decarbonization commitment, specifically focusing on funding models to close the gaps

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff698751-a846-4d61-b294-5774a3c8d496 |
| 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 | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,970 |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff698751-a846-4d61-b294-5774a3c8d496

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff698751-a846-4d61-b294-5774a3c8d496
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7f6e2c9-02f0-444e-b4ae-958a70c317c9
  DPEL_61538_029 - Sustainability function within the civil service V1.0 - Signed_Redacted

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