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Content Cloud 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Jul 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, UK, has awarded a tender titled "Content Cloud 2025". This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process has reached the award stage with PACE-XL Ltd being named as the supplier. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2025 and will end on 30th September 2025, with a total value of £141,820. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, covering a wide range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in IT services, to expand their operations and engage in international markets. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity especially beneficial due to its suitability requirements. Companies specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support, with capabilities to deliver across diverse geographical regions, would be well-positioned to compete. Such opportunities can aid in diversifying business portfolios and fostering growth in global digital service offerings.

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Notice Title

Content Cloud 2025

Notice Description

Content Cloud 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-023b27f9-1fec-4100-a522-f43454ffa4df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe18711d-080e-420d-a559-ae4ec65b2235
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
£141,820 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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

PACE-XL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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