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3rd party support - IBM Passport software 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "3rd Party Support – IBM Passport Software 2025", which falls under the services category, particularly software support services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, attracting an active award as of 20th June 2025. The procurement addressed multiple regions including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, Europe, and others, with an overall contract value of £5.7 million. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2025 and will run through to 30th June 2028, marking its significance in the technological support sector.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software support services. The opportunity was ideally suited for medium-sized enterprises, given its selective procurement method. Businesses with expertise in handling large-scale software systems, especially those familiar with IBM Passport Advantage software, could benefit extensively. Additionally, the contract underscores Defra's commitment to acquiring quality software services, which could open avenues for similar future tenders in related domains.

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Notice Title

3rd party support - IBM Passport software 2025

Notice Description

3rd party support of IBM Passport Advantage software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59c18554-55cb-46be-b94f-98a923c66689
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab5d732-40f8-4638-987d-f3808e832505
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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
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 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

ORIGINA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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