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Multispecies Engineering Service

LIVESTOCK INFORMATION LIMITED

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The recent award of the "Multispecies Engineering Service" contract signals the completion of a procurement process initiated by Livestock Information Limited, a buyer based in London, England. The procurement, categorised under information technology services, was conducted through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. The value of the contract is £6,444,000 and it was awarded to Tata Consultancy Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, with the contract spanning from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028. Livestock Information Limited announced the award on 17th March 2026, following the tender period which concluded on 14th November 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly large enterprises capable of delivering complex engineering solutions. This procurement can be a springboard for establishing long-term partnerships in the government sector, enhancing business visibility and credibility. The selective procedure with negotiation suggests that businesses with robust negotiation skills and proven expertise in multifaceted projects would have a competitive edge in similar future opportunities. While the tender was not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates a lucrative opening for large businesses to strengthen their market position and explore growth avenues within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Multispecies Engineering Service

Notice Description

Multispecies Engineering Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fc2114c-d012-4b45-af42-46cb1397aa4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8af7869-e1bf-47e9-93da-9732030f1f41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£6,444,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,444,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 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
LIVESTOCK INFORMATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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