DEFRA Digital Whiteboarding Software

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for a digital whiteboarding software named Mural, intended to enhance virtual collaboration and facilitate hybrid working. This procurement falls under the industry category of License Management Software Packages and covers locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and other regions globally. The process concluded at the award stage on 6th May 2026, with the contract period slated to commence from 31st July 2026 through to 30th July 2029. The procurement was executed through a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £658,050.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in digital collaboration tools and are capable of supporting large-scale and international software deployments. The framework agreement used for this procurement is particularly advantageous for well-established companies with experience in delivering comprehensive software solutions capable of supporting remote and hybrid work environments. Although the procurement explicitly excludes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it remains an attractive prospect for large-scale suppliers ready to cater to government departments and international users.

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Notice Title

DEFRA Digital Whiteboarding Software

Notice Description

DEFRA Digital Whiteboarding Software; Mural for virtual collaboration and facilitation of hybrid working.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a60ee4c9-34b0-47bc-975e-2b973057a805
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f761ce4-9f67-4a1b-81a0-415d940a459a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£658,050 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£658,050 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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