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Robotic Process Automation 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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25 Jun 2026 at 08:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a selective procurement process titled "Robotic Process Automation 2026," focusing on the information technology services sector. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract being awarded to Robiquity Limited. The contract, valued at £263,162.50, covers a range of delivery locations, including various British territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having reached completion. The contract began on 1st June 2026 and will continue until 31st May 2027, after the tender period ended on 31st May 2026.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the information technology services industry, particularly those specialising in robotic process automation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The procurement encourages companies capable of integrating modern automation solutions into public service sectors, presenting potential for significant business growth and expansion within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotic Process Automation 2026

Notice Description

Robotic Process Automation 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61cda3e4-824c-41e9-8965-c3fdc1fdd0ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e00292d-6fc3-42e6-942a-a7e2c6792c6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£263,162 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£263,162 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ROBIQUITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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