---
title: "DgP - SFG20 HTM-aligned Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065db3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# DgP - SFG20 HTM-aligned Licence

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065db3

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "DgP - SFG20 HTM-aligned Licence," related to the building maintenance industry. The procurement was executed using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, which is typical for certain public sector contracts. DEFRA, located in London, is part of the UK central government and aims to utilise SFG20’s comprehensive library of maintenance schedules to ensure compliance with current legislation and efficiency across its estate. The tender was initially planned and now moves to the award stage, with the contract period set from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2029, valued at £109,404 GBP excluding VAT.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing services and technical publications, particularly those equipped to supply comprehensive building maintenance schedules. Large businesses like BESA Publications Ltd, the awarded supplier, which operate within the publishing and technical documentation sectors, are well-suited for contracts of this nature. The procurement process, tailored for direct engagement without competition, could favour businesses with established industry standards and resources like the SFG20 package. Additionally, companies serving the compliance and facility management industries could find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their presence in public sector contracting.

## Notice

SFG20 is the industry standard for building maintenance, providing comprehensive, continuously updated maintenance schedules that reflect current legislation and health and safety requirements. It is the adopted standard across the Defra estate. By utilising SFG20's library of over 2,000 schedules, Defra can ensure that all maintenance activities, job plans, and resource allocations are appropriate, compliant, and delivered efficiently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017971-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,404 |
| Contracts value | £109,404 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | BESA PUBLICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22121000 - Technical publications
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017971-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 08:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017638-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017971-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017638-2026
  27th February 2026 - Transparency 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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