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British Geological Survey Licence 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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08 Apr 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has concluded a procurement process titled "British Geological Survey Licence 2025" under the industry category of Information Technology Services. The procurement, categorized as a service, involved a single tender action below the threshold value. The contract, valued at £247,998.21, will cover various locations including the UK and internationally. The tender period ended on 31 March 2025, and the contract will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The award was made to UKRI as represented by British Geological Survey on 7 April 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those offering geospatial and environmental technology solutions. SMEs are suitable candidates for such contracts given the procurement method and contract value. Businesses with expertise in providing license management and IT support services can potentially enhance their portfolio and foster growth by securing government contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

British Geological Survey Licence 2025

Notice Description

British Geological Survey Licence 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57bfec55-50f0-43bb-a234-54ef5d27954b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d6502d-30d6-4b1a-8ae9-2487ae267d13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£247,998 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,998 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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 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

UKRI AS REPRESENTED BY BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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