Award

Tail Spend Solutions

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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22 Apr 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process titled "Tail Spend Solutions," aimed at supplying a catalogue of various goods under the industry category of office equipment and supplies (CPV code: 30190000). The award notice was published on 22 April 2026, following the announcement on 31 March 2026. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and it covers multiple delivery locations including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and internationally across Europe and beyond. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that supply office equipment and have the capability to manage international logistics, given the geographic scope of delivery. However, it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs due to the procurement conditions outlined. Companies skilled in framework agreements and with a solid infrastructure for supplying diverse catalogue goods such as Mercateo UK Limited, which has been awarded, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this tender, enhancing their business growth by expanding their reach and broadening their supply capabilities.

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Notice Title

Tail Spend Solutions

Notice Description

Tail Spend Solutions to supply catalogue of various categories of goods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67d9ec3c-8f33-4ae4-b710-18a1caafc3b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efa6abe0-55ee-45b8-a998-6f7fad477678
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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 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

MERCATEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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