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Prophix 2024 Professional Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Mar 2025 at 15:54

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17 Mar 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a direct procurement process for the "Prophix 2024 Professional Services" contract, classified under software support services (CPV 72261000). Located in Birmingham, DEFRA sought professional services from Prophix UK Limited to cover the Prophix contract. The contract period commenced on 24 February 2025 and will conclude on 30 November 2025. The procurement method was a single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £17,060. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 19 February 2025 and the publication of the award on 17 March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in software support services to grow their profile in public sector contracts. Although the procurement was direct and below the threshold, it highlights DEFRA's ongoing need for experienced service providers in the software industry. Companies like Prophix UK Limited, which have a solid reputation in delivering professional services, are well-suited to compete and secure similar contracts. This procurement demonstrates DEFRA's commitment to partnering with reliable software service providers to enhance their departmental operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prophix 2024 Professional Services

Notice Description

Prophix Professional Services to cover the Prophix contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ec1a32c-7ddf-4fd2-9983-f08fb60f401e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d85189-8462-4833-8d20-7bbcb2932ce4
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
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
£17,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1AQ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROPHIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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