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title: "Minerva Programme FM Asset Mgmt & Property Technology continued support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f819"
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published: "2025-03-24"
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# Minerva Programme FM Asset Mgmt & Property Technology continued support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f819

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has completed its procurement process for the Minerva Programme FM Asset Management & Property Technology continued support. This contract falls under the services category, specifically technical analysis and consultancy services. The key objectives include the development of FM Asset Management and supporting property technology. Following the tender stage, the contract has been awarded as of 6th March 2025 to Best Practice Group plc for a value of £875,000. The award was made under a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the conditions stated in the directive, with the award procedure focusing solely on price criteria.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses excelling in technical analysis, consultancy services, asset management, and property technology. Companies specialising in these areas, particularly those with expertise in developing asset management strategies, acquiring ISO 55001 accreditation, and implementing property technology standards, would be well-suited to compete for future similar procurements. Engaging with high-level strategic support projects such as this can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and open the door to further government contracts.

## Notice

Defra Group Property (DgP) require support and delivery which will transform the following capabilities:
1. FM Asset Management; and
2. Property Technology.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra Group Property (DgP) require support and delivery which will transform the following capabilities:
1. Building Information Management (BIM);
2. Property Data;
3. FM Asset Management; and
4. Property Technology.

This Statement of Work (SOW) is to deliver items 3 and 4 above.

Key Objectives
The delivery of this SOW will give high regard to the development of solutions/deliverables that are applicable to all DgP operations, and where possible, are not tailored to any particular operational team.
* Support the development of DgP's Asset Management function.
* Provide strategic FM Asset Management support, including the development and maintenance of:
o FM Asset Management artefacts, such as an Asset Management Strategy, Asset Management Policy, Asset Information Strategy, Asset Information Policy; etc
o FM Asset category strategies.
o Development of a strategy and plan for DgP to acquire ISO 55001 accreditation.
o Mentoring DgP Asset Management staff as appropriate.
* Lead DgP's engagement with the ISS Asset Verification Programme.
* Support DgP with the development of its FM Asset data model, through engagement with various stakeholders including BIM, FM operational teams, capital projects, Government Soft Landings (GSL) and data management colleagues.
* Delivery of Property Technology Standards, for an agreed scope of technologies.
* The definition and management of various proof of concept activities, to support the definition and implementation of Property Technology Standards.
* Support Minerva programme-wide stakeholder engagement:
o DgP Senior leadership Team;
o Arms-Length Bodies; and
o Other stakeholder groups as identified (such as SCAH).

### Procurement Information

This is a direct award under a framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010985-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £875,000 |

## 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 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010985-2025

## 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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