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DEFRA Sustainability Management System

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 May 2026 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DEFRA Sustainability Management System" has been completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The procurement was conducted to secure the IBM Envizi ESG Suite Software Licence and IBM Expert Labs' professional services necessary for implementing sustainability management and reporting. This award, completed on 15 April 2026, falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with the contract being valid from April 2026 to May 2028. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a targeted approach, and the awarded contract value is £387,838 GBP, with the potential to reach up to £550,000 GBP. The locations for delivery include the United Kingdom and other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software systems tailored to environmental management and compliance. Large enterprises such as IBM United Kingdom Limited could find these types of government contracts lucrative due to their scope and scale. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses that can offer bespoke software solutions and expert consultancy services in sustainability management, with a robust ability to handle extensive operational frameworks across varied geographic locations. Such contracts not only provide a stable revenue stream but also reinforce a service provider's reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

DEFRA Sustainability Management System

Notice Description

Contract for IBM Envizi ESG Suite Software Licence and IBM Expert Labs, Professional Services for Implementation and Perform Service to enable for Defra's Sustainability Management and Reporting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2badba6-3afe-4f00-b522-4bd4ae80c691
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£387,838 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 4 May 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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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