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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) initiated a procurement process titled "HCL Software Support 2026," categorised under software support services (CPV 72261000). The procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. The service location encompasses multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. Key details include a contract value of £100,000 and a service period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The award was activated on 24th July 2026, with Origina UK Ltd selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and software services, particularly those able to meet selective procurement criteria. Companies focused on providing comprehensive software support solutions and with expertise in contractual engagements with government bodies would find this contract suitable for growth. Additionally, the procurement is particularly accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aligning with DEFRA’s procurement strategies. Business expansion into public sector projects within DEFRA's remit could offer sustained opportunities for participating suppliers.

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Notice Title

HCL Software Support 2026

Notice Description

HCL Software Support 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2162133-f692-4561-91e3-0fd73070e4f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e077d6e-a0b6-40b0-8c8b-c7ea6c450ed6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
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

ORIGINA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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