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DEFRA Public Cloud Services

DEFRA

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22 Dec 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DEFRA Public Cloud Services" contract has been completed, with an award date of 19th December 2025. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) based in London, United Kingdom, aimed to acquire information technology services, specifically public cloud services, under this tender. The procurement followed a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028 and is valued at approximately GBP 22.56 million. This tender, classified under the CPV code 72222300, is related to various locations, including the UK, Europe, and other international regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing information technology services, particularly those specialising in cloud solutions. Companies with robust experience in managing extensive, multinational data systems stand to benefit considerably. However, the procurement was not designated as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a preference for larger, established providers. This makes it particularly promising for major players in the IT cloud services industry looking to expand their portfolios and enhance their work with government bodies.

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Notice Title

DEFRA Public Cloud Services

Notice Description

Provision of public cloud services for the purpose of hosting services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e24c6cb-d667-4d63-85d2-e2c151b231c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7556ca1d-ab04-405b-9b1f-b750a44a14f3
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,556,390 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 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
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459 33 55 77

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

AMAZON WEB SERVICES EMEA SARL, UK BRANCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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