---
title: "Minerva Programme - WP&FM24 Stabilisation & Property Technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04857b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Minerva Programme - WP&FM24 Stabilisation & Property Technology

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04857b

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has awarded a contract for the "Minerva Programme – WP&FM24 Stabilisation & Property Technology" under the industry category of general management consultancy services. The procurement process, which falls under services, was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the supplier's previous technical knowledge of the project. The contract was awarded on 30th April 2024 to Best Practice Group plc, and involves activities such as the development of DgP BIM capability, delivery of Property Technology Standards, and management of the Facilities Management service provider. The project is based in the UK, and the entire process has been completed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in property technology, facilities management, and consultancy services to offer their expertise and support to large-scale government programs. Companies specialising in these areas and possessing advanced technical capabilities would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement's structured approach and defined requirements also make it an attractive opportunity for firms looking to grow their portfolio by aligning with governmental standards and projects.

## Notice

Minerva Programme - WP&FM24 Stabilisation & Property Technology

### Lot Information

Lot 1

* Support the Minerva programme with the development of DgP BIM capability.
* Support various capital projects with the definition and delivery of their Information Requirements.
* Delivery of Property Technology Standards, for an agreed scope of technologies.
* The implementation of the Property Technology Standard, for an agreed scope of technologies.
* In relation to the management of DgP's Facilities Management (FM) service provider (ISS):
o Management of stabilisation activities; and
o Close down of the WP&FM24 programme.
* Provide programme-wide support for stakeholder engagement

### Procurement Information

Supplier has previous technical knowledge of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023592-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| 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 | BEST PRACTICE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023592-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bestpracticegroup.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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