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title: "HR Automation Phase 3 Benefits Support"
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# HR Automation Phase 3 Benefits Support

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8d3e726-1623-45e9-b603-8e280c2d51b9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "HR Automation Phase 3 Benefits Support" has been managed by DEFRA and reached the award stage on 3rd September 2025. The project concerns the general management consultancy services industry category, with a focus on developing benefits management artefacts for HR Automation. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 8th September 2025 to 17th October 2025. The contract's value is £19,485, and it includes multiple delivery locations such as the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The award has been given to Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in general management consultancy services, particularly those adept in HR automation and programme development support. Although the contract is not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a proven track record in benefits management and transitioning projects through various programme phases could find significant benefits in aligning with such government projects to further their public sector portfolio and expertise. Engaging in this type of consultancy can pave the way for further collaborations and access to larger framework agreements in the future.

## Notice

HR Automation Programme Phase 3 currently in Development/Feasibility and due to move into early Delivery stage in September. To support preparation for development of an iterated Programme Business Case, support initial stakeholder engagements and to maximise success for Delivery, Operation, and Closure Into BAU stages, the programme team requires a package of benefits support to support the maturation of benefits management artefacts. Support will include planned handover and knowledge transfer to support the onboarding of incoming programme resource to own and maintain benefits management activity on behalf of the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8909253-b263-4a6c-8ed5-4f0e7224a7c3 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,485 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,485 |
| 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 | 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

- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8909253-b263-4a6c-8ed5-4f0e7224a7c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8909253-b263-4a6c-8ed5-4f0e7224a7c3
  3rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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