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Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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14 Nov 2025 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the "Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner." This contract, falling under the industry category of data management services, was awarded to Informed Solutions Ltd. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, targeting efficiencies in handling geospatial data. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System Framework NW2.1. Located in London, DEFRA received eight tenders, with three being fully compliant for commercial evaluation. The final award, amounting to £10,361,050, was formally published on 14th November 2025 after the technical assessments concluded between 11th and 22nd August 2025.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses engaged in data management services, particularly those capable of collaborating on projects that require efficient geospatial data handling. The contract is ideally suited for large-scale enterprises with the technical capacity to support public sector clients and deliver comprehensive data solutions. Furthermore, businesses possessing the capability to innovate within the framework's optional services may find long-term collaborative opportunities. The emphasis on resourcing costs and potential contract extensions offers additional avenues for businesses to expand their portfolio by capitalising on the ongoing needs of DEFRA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner contract addresses user issues in the use of geospatial data. This has led to inefficiencies, duplication of effort, and inhibits Defra ability to support the public effectively. This contract was awarded under the Crown Commercial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework NW2.1 - Space Enabled and Geospatial Services, in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. A total of eight tenders were received, with three deemed fully compliant and approved for commercial evaluation. Technical assessments were conducted between 11 August and 22 August 2025. Informed Solutions Limited were the successful bidder and have been awarded the contract for the sum of PS10,361,050 (comprising of a maximum of PS1,301,050 for the initial term plus the optional statements of work to a value of PS9,060,000) for the provision of the Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner. The contract value is an estimate only for resourcing costs and does not include costs for technology or digitising of data. The contract value estimate will be dependent upon whether an extension (in part or in whole) is enacted, whether any optional services (in part or in whole) are enacted, the extent of any contract changes, and the indices used to index prices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8f4631c-1f2d-4058-98cf-183392bf444e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fddb2304-fa4e-4ee3-a141-859df8353919
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,361,050 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,361,050 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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