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Reservoir Act Compliance Enforcement (RACE) G Cloud 26

DEFRA

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09 Apr 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a contracting process for the "Reservoir Act Compliance Enforcement (RACE) G Cloud 26" project. The procurement falls under the IT software development services category and covers regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The process reached the award stage, with the award being active as of 10th March 2026. The tender was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 17th March 2026 to 17th March 2027, with the total contract value amounting to £717,002.08.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT software development services aiming to expand their footprint in governmental projects. While the framework agreement method limits direct competition, it allows businesses with a presence in the approved supplier list to secure work efficiently. Companies that are already experienced in handling public contracts and adept at providing robust compliance solutions in environmental management would find this contract particularly suitable for growth.

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Notice Title

Reservoir Act Compliance Enforcement (RACE) G Cloud 26

Notice Description

Reservoir Act Compliance Enforcement (RACE) G Cloud 26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66e9f5e2-7bcc-407c-bd48-8427cadf34ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c617308-858a-4421-8f79-83b412fe32c8
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
Not specified
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
£717,002 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£717,002 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 1-2 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNAPPS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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