Planning

Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner

DEFRA

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 15:45

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 08:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 May 2025 at 15:58

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:24

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 13:30

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 13:06

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 15:59

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 15:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner". This tender seeks a delivery partner to aid in developing a common spatial data framework and a unified land model. Classified under the industry category of Data Services, this initiative spans various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. Key documentation related to the project has been available since 16 May 2025, and the engagement period concluded on 21 May 2025. The procurement stage remains in the planning phase, highlighting the ongoing preparation for the upcoming tender process.

The Geospatial Enabling Programme offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and IT consulting to engage with DEFRA to support their program's delivery. This initiative is particularly suitable for SMEs, encouraging smaller enterprises to leverage their capabilities in data management and geospatial technologies to contribute to this government project. Enterprises with expertise in creating data frameworks and land models will find this tender a viable opportunity for business expansion and growth, fostering potential collaboration with DEFRA, a key government department. The widespread geographical scope of the delivery addresses further increases the prospect for international business engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner

Notice Description

Defra requires a delivery partner to help it deliver its geospatial enabling programme, namely the creation of a common spatial data framework and a unified land model. Please note a revised form has been submitted, please can this be completed in line with the instructions within the form.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97e11902-7587-44d7-b596-229208f8ac74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcb78e1-fc60-45f6-a9ae-96246911da1b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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