Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Equal Experts

DEFRA

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus" to Equal Experts UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the IT software development services category and involves an extensive service provision across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement was managed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £150,000,000, commenced on 21st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 20th May 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development services, especially those capable of delivering high-value projects with comprehensive support and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable participants for similar opportunities. The expansive geographical scope spanning various regions also allows businesses with international operations and expertise to leverage this contract for broader market entry and engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Equal Experts

Notice Description

Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus was one procurement opportunity that resulted in the award of three contracts to three suppliers, each with a value of PS150,000,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06bb70d9-7592-42ef-ad39-b997d30e2567
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d70a700-7bf5-49e2-b66d-3826dee700d2
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

EQUAL EXPERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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