---
title: "CTO Advisory 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# CTO Advisory 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664f8

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government authority based in London, has concluded the procurement process titled "CTO Advisory 2026" on the 19th of February 2026. This tender falls under the services category, specifically IT services such as consulting and software development. The procurement was undertaken using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contracting phase is complete, with a contract awarded to MARLBOROUGH CONSULTING LLP, covering the period from 19th February 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend by six months. The contract value is set at £72,000 gross, with a potential renewal encompassing the same scope of services.

This tender provides business growth opportunities predominantly for SMEs specialising in IT consultancy and transformation advisory services. The contract involves providing advice on achieving transformation objectives, identifying and mitigating risks relevant to such projects. Companies with experience in IT services, particularly those focused on strategy and risk management in IT transformations, would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. The location in London and the association with a government department enhances the visibility and credibility of businesses working in this realm.

## Notice

Advice and guidance on how to achieve the desired transformation objectives, identification of risks to the success of the transformation, and how these risks may be mitigated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020734-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & 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 | MARLBOROUGH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 09:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020734-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020734-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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