- Type
- award, contract
- Procedure
- Below threshold - without competition
- Ref. number
- 053993-2026
Background
The Farming and Countryside Programme (FCP) was created to replace the EU’s farming support system with a new approach that rewards land managers and food producers for delivering environmental benefits.
The …
Future Rural Payment Service (FRPS), currently part of FCP, is expected to become a standalone programme before FCP closes in FY 26/27. This assignment will help Defra, RPA, DDTS and partners define what FRPS needs to become and how to get there.
Proposed work
1. Programme Definition: A clear statem
ent of what FRPS will achieve, why it is needed, and what success looks like. This includes the problem statement, scope (in/out), success measures, constraints, risks, dependencies and delivery approach.
2. Leadership and Roles Advice on