Award

Procurement for Posit Cloud Software and Associated Support

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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30 Jan 2026 at 10:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the "Procurement for Posit Cloud Software and Associated Support" contract, using a direct award from the G-Cloud 14 framework. This contract, classified under the IT software package category (CPV: 48517000), involves the provision of software licenses and services critical for data analysis and stakeholder communication. The procurement method was selective, adhering to a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract has a total value of £1,890,382.39, covering a core period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, with an optional extension up to March 31, 2029. The awarded contract status is active as of December 24, 2025, and the supplier is Jumping Rivers Ltd, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in cloud software and IT solutions. The awarded contract covers extensive geographical regions, including the United Kingdom and various international territories, thereby offering potential international exposure. Companies with competencies in developing data-driven insights and providing cloud-based services are well-placed to benefit from secondary opportunities associated with this procurement. Although the contract specifically deals with a direct award, businesses can strategically position themselves for future opportunities by understanding the requirements and positioning as potential future suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for Posit Cloud Software and Associated Support

Notice Description

Since May 2022, DEFRA has utilised Posit Services as a critical and comprehensive publishing solution that enables data scientists to upload data models and insights for stakeholder review. Posit licenses enable data scientists to analyse data and create models and content which is then published on the Connect platform for stakeholders to view. These licenses (and their associated Services) are critical for DEFRA to be able to provide insights and information to a range of stakeholders, ensuring transparency is maximised and that trust is built between parties involved. Discussions were held with Project team to understand market and solutions that would meet the requirements. Given the requirements for a Cloud Software solution, it was felt that the use of the G-Cloud 14 framework offered the best route to market for the purchase of the Posit Service. A downselect was conducted via G-Cloud 14 (as the requirements met the scope of the contract for a Cloud Solution) in accordance with the Framework terms. Although this is a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework, the justification for this Direct Award is under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - the Call Off has downselected on technical criteria against a list of suppliers in accordance with the framework. The value of the contract is a total contract value of PS1,890,382.39 (Core Period: PS1,197,369 and an Optional Extension: PS693,013.39 ex VAT). To note, the Optional Extension would take the contract out to a final end date of 31/03/2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71ff8f8c-af65-4034-8b87-32f0b357b1d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11dc422-45f6-460b-8764-f67c51c74b36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,890,382 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,197,369 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF 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
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

JUMPING RIVERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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