Award

Hosting Network Management Services 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Hosting Network Management Services 2025" has been concluded, with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) as the buying organisation. The contract, classified under the industry category of computer network services (CPV 72700000), spans multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Kyndryl UK Ltd, with the contract set to commence on 1 August 2025 and concluding on 31 July 2027. Key dates include the award publication on 30 July 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for large businesses capable of delivering extensive computer network services across diverse geographical areas. However, it may not be suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the scale and complexity of the services required. Companies with experience in handling comprehensive network management solutions and having a presence in or the capability to service multiple regions will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the public sector. The substantial contract value of £4,444,376.73 also presents potential for financial growth and enhanced market presence.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Hosting Network Management Services 2025

Notice Description

Hosting Network Management Services 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc65d3bf-788e-401f-89ad-55f79b956620
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc7765f-f173-4c11-beca-449452717af8
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,444,376 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,444,376 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

KYNDRYL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-cc65d3bf-788e-401f-89ad-55f79b956620-2025-07-30T10:15:26+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-30T10:15:26+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-cc65d3bf-788e-401f-89ad-55f79b956620",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0519100D8d000003VQwdEAG",
        "title": "Hosting Network Management Services 2025",
        "description": "Hosting Network Management Services 2025",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72700000",
            "description": "Computer network services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 4444376.73,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-30T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-264610",
            "name": "Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Marsham Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Paul Williams",
                "email": "paul.williams@defra.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-235411",
            "name": "Kyndryl UK Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Kyndryl UK Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "100 Liverpool Street EC2M 2AT"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-264610",
        "name": "Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-cc65d3bf-788e-401f-89ad-55f79b956620-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-07-25T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-07-30T10:15:26+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 4444376.73,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-235411",
                    "name": "Kyndryl UK Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc7765f-f173-4c11-beca-449452717af8",
                    "datePublished": "2025-07-30T10:15:26+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "DEFRA 2025 Renewal_Order Form redact_Redacted",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c8f3d77-5771-4f86-a1bf-64bd9f1a00a8",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}