---
title: "Independent Strategic Review Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067533"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Independent Strategic Review Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067533

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Independent Strategic Review Services" was undertaken by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government public authority located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London. The process falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. It has reached the contract stage as of 26 March 2026. Chiltern House Capital Limited, based in Thame, received the contract on 25 March 2026, with work spanning from 1 April to 30 September 2026. The engagement involved a direct procurement method, signifying 'Below threshold - without competition.', under the legal framework of UK Public General Acts 2023.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for IT consulting firms and SMEs specialising in strategic business and technology assessments. Though awarded directly to Chiltern House Capital Limited, future similar projects may become available, providing SMEs and potential vendors an opportunity to demonstrate expertise in digital services transformation within governmental frameworks. Additionally, given the renewal possibility to complete outstanding deliverables, businesses experienced in comprehensive strategic reviews are well-positioned to offer services that align with DEFRA’s ongoing digital leadership ambitions.

## Notice

This engagement provides independent strategic review and assessment services relating to DEFRA's digital leadership, service transformation approach, strategy and operating model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027953-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,600 |

## Status

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

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027953-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027953-2026
  26th March 2026 - 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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