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Cloud Hosting and Cloud Platform Support

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded a procurement process titled "Cloud Hosting and Cloud Platform Support", aimed at facilitating the transition from incumbent supplier data centres to a replacement contract. This tender, classified under the IT services industry category, focuses on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract is valued at £9,000,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st March 2026 to 1st October 2027. The locations impacted include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and within the United Kingdom itself, particularly from the address at 95 Queen Victoria Street, London (EC4V 4HN). Key dates include the tender closure on 1st January 2026, with the award published on 4th March 2026. Capgemini UK Plc is the supplier selected for this engagement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and technologies, especially those with the capability to handle complex cloud hosting and data centre migration projects. The contract's substantial monetary value presents ample scope for deriving business growth and expanding market reach. Companies like large IT consultancies or tech firms with robust infrastructure and service delivery capabilities would be well-placed to pursue such opportunities. While SMEs and VCSEs have not been highlighted for this engagement, larger enterprises with a proven track record in implementing robust IT solutions can benefit greatly from the visibility and reliability associated with contracts awarded by governmental bodies like Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Hosting and Cloud Platform Support

Notice Description

This contract is to conclude the remaining exit activities for three contracts to exit the incumbent supplier's data centres and migrate a small number of services into a replacement contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e05f31c-047c-4308-89c5-5afe81e8c605
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 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 AND 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

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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