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Procurement of Continued Development and Support to RAFT+ Software

DEFRA

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16 Apr 2025 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process titled "Procurement of Continued Development and Support to RAFT+ Software." This contract falls within the IT services sector, covering consultancy, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage is the "award" phase, with the contract awarded to HR Wallingford Ltd. This negotiated procedure without prior publication involves a contract valued at GBP 484,840, running from 21 February 2025 to 20 February 2027. The contract mainly targets multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories, with Bristol, BS1 5AH as the registered address for DEFRA.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in software development and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria specified. Businesses with expertise in developing and maintaining software systems for government agencies are well-placed to compete and deliver significant value in the ongoing enhancement and support to the RAFT+ Software platform.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Continued Development and Support to RAFT+ Software

Notice Description

Direct award for Continued Development and Support to RAFT+ Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bda054b-dd67-4260-919f-91a196c0f451
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524389d-3db2-45a6-b393-926f25c4e8f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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
£484,840 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£378,610 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2027 1-2 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
Tom Dubberley
Contact Email
tom.dubberley@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07827903738

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HR WALLINGFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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