Award

FCP: Rural Payments Service Continuity Project

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the title "FCP: Rural Payments Service Continuity Project" under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The location for this delivery includes the UK and several international regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the award notice published on 10 March 2025. This project was procured via an open procedure, concluding with a contract period from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2028. The tender's total value is £27,000,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to secure a significant contract with the UK government. Large IT firms with capabilities in consulting, software development, and support services are well-suited to participate, especially if they can operate within the specified geographical areas. Companies looking to expand their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with government entities will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Although the project does not emphasise catering to SMEs or VCSEs, it's an attractive venture for larger organisations.

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Notice Title

FCP: Rural Payments Service Continuity Project

Notice Description

FCP: Rural Payments Service Continuity Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c2f5e15-b175-4595-9dd9-21b71f1a0d1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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 & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Navid Ghamsari
Contact Email
navid.ghamsari@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ABACO(UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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