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Pan-Defra NEC Contract Management System

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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22 Aug 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Pan-Defra NEC Contract Management System" under the industry category of Information Technology Services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, targeting services across the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other international locations. The award phase concluded with Built Intelligence Ltd as the successful supplier, and the contract will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030. The total value of the contract is £4,447,938.60, with the contract award announced on 21st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those with experience in contract management systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that demonstrate innovative solutions and have a track record of managing large-scale projects will find this an apt opportunity for growth. The open procedure ensures a competitive field, allowing businesses that offer bespoke and scalable IT solutions to compete effectively for such government contracts.

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Notice Title

Pan-Defra NEC Contract Management System

Notice Description

Pan-Defra NEC Contract Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16fe3b3b-5c3b-4c88-bf39-2d1c993603af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e2fe3a0-91ba-406c-a3c9-f9b9ba5a016f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,447,938 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,771,486 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 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
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 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

BUILT INTELLIGENCE

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