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Cloud-based cross-government land map project and related GIS initiatives

DEFRA

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cloud-based cross-government land map project and related GIS initiatives" has been finalised with the award status being marked as active. This contract, initiated through a tender by Defra (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs), involves the provision of cloud support services for government GIS initiatives. Targeting the services industry, the procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £500,000 and spans from February 23, 2026, to February 22, 2027. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. Key dates include the tender period ending on February 22, 2026, followed by the contract award to Informed Solutions Ltd. on the same day.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and cloud support services. Given the project's cross-government scale and focus on innovative GIS initiatives, companies within the tech and environmental sectors can greatly benefit. Furthermore, the procurement has been designed to be accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing diversity and inclusivity in government contracting. As the contract covers a wide geographical area, businesses with multinational capabilities or aspirations for international reach are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Cloud-based cross-government land map project and related GIS initiatives

Notice Description

This Call-Off Contract is for the provision of cloud support services for the cross-government land map programme and other related GIS initiatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fe41283-6960-439d-b62f-ed252698bd4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7090ff79-f736-4383-9599-e765084b9a39
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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 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

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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