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Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Kainos

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Jun 2026 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involved a tender titled "Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Kainos." This contract pertains to IT software development services and falls under the CPV classification category of 72212517. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with three contracts awarded, each valued at £150,000,000. The Department is located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 21 May 2026 and ends on 20 May 2030, covering various delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT software development services. It is notably suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in large-scale public sector contracts. The awarded contract, totalling £150,000,000, is an opportunity for businesses to participate in extended projects that provide application development and maintenance support. With its wide service locations and a substantial contract value, businesses expanding their operations internationally or looking to solidify their presence in the IT services market will find this endeavour particularly rewarding. Kainos Software Limited is one of the suppliers engaged, highlighting the scale and potential for further business growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Kainos

Notice Description

Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus was one procurement opportunity that resulted in the award of three contracts to three suppliers, each with a value of PS150,000,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65503af4-f680-456e-ae38-855d0f9e834d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b60f2d-60fb-4679-822f-4af17dccacf6
Current Stage
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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

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 2030 4-5 years
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
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

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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