---
title: "Digital Operating Model Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da04"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-11-04"
---

# Digital Operating Model Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da04

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement for a "Digital Operating Model Review", focusing on the effectiveness and sustainability of their current digital framework. This procurement process is categorised under IT services: consulting, software development, and internet support. The awarded contract, valued at £9,600, commenced on 5th November 2025 and is expected to conclude by 16th December 2025, with the possibility of an extension for up to three weeks. The procurement method was a direct award, owing to its below-threshold status, thus not requiring competition. The process has reached the award stage with Chiltern House Capital Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), acting as the supplier.

This contract signifies a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT consultancy and digital model development to engage with central government and enhance their portfolio in public sector projects. Given the direct procurement method, it favours smaller firms capable of swiftly mobilising resources to deliver focused reviews and recommendations. Companies with expertise in digital strategy and operational assessment may find similar opportunities appealing for extending their influence in government contracting networks.

## Notice

This short, focused review will assess the effectiveness, alignment, and sustainability of Defra's current digital operating model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070894-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | CHILTERN HOUSE CAPITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070894-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070894-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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