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Inland Forecast Model Improvements - Wear & Yorkshire Ouse

Environment Agency

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22 Sep 2026 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency commissioned improvements to an inland forecasting model covering the River Wear and the Yorkshire Ouse. The work is a software development service focused on improving mapping and forecasting capability for inland waterways, under CPV 72212326. Delivery is associated with the United Kingdom and also lists the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man and the rest of the world. The requirement is therefore relevant to firms developing geospatial, mapping, hydrological or environmental forecasting software, particularly those able to work with public-sector flood and water-management users. The named buyer is the Environment Agency, based in London. The service is categorised as a professional service rather than goods or construction work.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective procedure using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited, trading as JBA Consulting, on 21 August 2026 for £167,193.52 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 27 August 2027. The tender submission deadline was 6 July 2026 at 10:00. The award is active, and the overall requirement had the same estimated value as the award. Participation was identified as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations. The procurement was for services, with one requirement covering the model improvement work.

Although this contract has already been awarded, it provides a clear indication of the Environment Agency’s demand for specialist inland forecasting and mapping software. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need demonstrable capability in software development for geospatial or environmental applications, with the technical depth to improve models used for river or catchment forecasting. Experience translating hydrological or flood-related data into reliable operational tools would be directly relevant, as would the ability to deliver work for a public-sector client across geographically broad locations. The framework call-off route indicates that relevant suppliers may need access to an appropriate framework and the capacity to undertake a defined, specialist assignment rather than provide general software support. The stated SME unsuitability also points to a requirement for substantial organisational capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inland Forecast Model Improvements - Wear & Yorkshire Ouse

Notice Description

Inland Forecast Model Improvements - Wear & Yorkshire Ouse

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00cc9cbc-f393-47d6-96b8-e3cc3cd00256
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4cb4a4-4d9b-4951-8d24-a1cbce007bf9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212326 - Mapping software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,193 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,193 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 27 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Environment Agency
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
Postcode Area
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

Jeremy Benn Associates Limited

Further Information

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