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Legacy Application Development

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT , FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Feb 2026 at 12:12

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Award

31 Jan 2026 at 19:47

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Award

31 Jan 2026 at 19:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The recently concluded procurement process for "Legacy Application Development" by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs focuses on IT software development services in London, United Kingdom. As of 20th February 2026, the tender was at the award stage with a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, valued at £3,000,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Capgemini UK Plc has been announced as the supplier, with the buyer being the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for IT software development companies capable of handling legacy application development. Although it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with established expertise in the sector could leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio. Engaging with government departments like DEFRA can also enhance industry reputation and open doors to future collaborations requiring IT solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legacy Application Development

Notice Description

Legacy Application Development

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbebcc9-c2cb-4e2f-8fd5-949de1d5f58a
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

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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