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Transition and Migration Support

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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03 Feb 2026 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs in London has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Transition and Migration Support," classified under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, spans across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 12th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector. Given the large geographic spread of the project, companies with capabilities in managing international projects and delivering consulting and support services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process leverages a call-off framework, allowing businesses already listed on such frameworks to efficiently engage and deliver the services required under the contract.

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Notice Title

Transition and Migration Support

Notice Description

Transition and Migration Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2c53f5c-4789-4ac0-ae63-4613ac92f3f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60097c2-5465-464a-8290-69d87f848f30
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 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
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

PACE-XL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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