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Active Directory Management

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 Mar 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Active Directory Management" within the Information Technology Services category. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 9th March 2026 and ends on 8th March 2028. Although the contract spans various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, it primarily focuses on Active Directory management solutions, with a total contract value of £563,000 GBP.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in Active Directory management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, thus fostering business growth for these entities. Such contracts can enhance business portfolios, build professional relationships with key government departments like DEFRA, and increase visibility across multiple geographic regions through the delivery of IT solutions globally.

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Notice Title

Active Directory Management

Notice Description

Active Directory Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61ab2b43-91dc-4df0-a568-1640e51b4d3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ccbee2-bfda-42ff-a325-16b02ed074b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£563,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£563,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 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
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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

CORE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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