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DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 1 - Technical

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 1 - Technical". This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is valued at £40,000,000 GBP and will be delivered by Capgemini UK Plc. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The services are to be provided across several locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and globally. The contract started on 9 February 2026 and is set to end on 8 February 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting and software development. Given the procurement's selective nature and framework basis, it is particularly suited for larger firms with established capabilities, although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation. With a lengthy contract period and significant financial value, businesses engaged in such services have the potential to secure a stable revenue stream and expand their operations both domestically and internationally. Companies with a strategic focus on governmental contracts and capacity for scaling services across diverse locations would find this procurement process advantageous for growth.

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Notice Title

DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 1 - Technical

Notice Description

DDaT Capability-as-a-Service for technical capabilities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-006ccd03-454f-4865-82fb-4a1e57c0c0e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26abf02-8dcd-4ede-bd5c-68c8721df188
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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