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Defra Academy

DEFRA

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26 Jul 2023 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Academy procurement process has successfully concluded with a contract awarded to Positive Purchasing Ltd. Defra, acting as the buying organisation, initiated this tender for a software licence and training services related to category and procurement strategies in the IT services industry. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action. The contract period spans from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2026, with a total contract value of £334,400. The tender period ended on December 30, 2022, with the award date being July 14, 2023.

This awarded contract by Defra presents business growth opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services. Businesses registered in the United Kingdom and abroad can participate. The tender emphasises the importance of analytics tools in developing procurement strategies, making it ideal for companies seeking to enhance their category management capabilities. Positive Purchasing Ltd, the awardee, exemplifies successful competition in the public procurement sector and indicates a potential model for other businesses to engage effectively in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Defra Academy

Notice Description

(1) Software licence for 250 users to develop category and procurement strategies using a range of analytics tools. (2) Familiarisation of Contract Category Management Training 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1272be26-8661-4f1c-b47d-40bdf261dc40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b25466-df3f-4390-bd8a-12db8848bdb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£334,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£334,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 3-4 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 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

POSITIVE PURCHASING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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