Award

RPA Managed Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

28 Aug 2024 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, has completed the procurement process for an RPA Managed Platform under the information technology services category. The contract, valued at approximately £10.25 million GBP, was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The tender period concluded on 31st July 2024, with the contract period set to run from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2026. The services will be delivered across multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers with experience in managing RPA solutions. The award to Keep IT Simple Ltd demonstrates Defra's preference for reputable suppliers capable of delivering complex technology services. Businesses suited to compete for similar opportunities include those specialising in information technology services, particularly those with established frameworks and experience in large-scale governmental projects. Engaging in such contracts not only enhances business portfolios but also fosters long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

RPA Managed Platform

Notice Description

RPA Managed Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fb3098f-c11a-471b-adb7-9f6548b2c431
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b247396-d627-4cf3-9b5e-525242b7db91
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
Not specified
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
£10,253,853 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,253,853 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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