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Project 35629 Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP)

Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the UK has initiated the "Project 35629 Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP)" to enhance digital and IT capabilities for regulatory activities. The procurement focuses on "Internet or intranet client application development services" under the services category. Based in London, the project involves a substantial contract worth £54.5 million, set to conclude on 15th May 2026. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being granted to Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited. The programme incorporates multiple initiatives including the Regulatory Services Programme and Waste Tracking. This procurement was conducted without a prior call for competition, utilising the Crown Commercial Service's Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 Framework Agreement.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for companies in the digital transformation and IT services sectors to expand their business, especially those specialising in Microsoft Power Platform & Azure technologies. Businesses with expertise in application development, system integrations, and AI-based analytics are particularly well-suited. The contract aligns with Defra's strategic objectives of updating legacy systems and implementing new requirements from the Environment Act 2021, providing a platform to showcase digital prowess. The strong partnership potential with a well-established public authority like Defra also establishes a foundation for future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project 35629 Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP)

Notice Description

The Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP) will transform digital and IT capabilities for regulatory activities within Defra and its ALBs. The programme combines 4 programmes: Regulatory Services Programme - Environment Agency Waste Tracking - DEFRA Programme Collection & Packaging Reforms - DEFRA Programme Environment Monitoring & Planning Programme - DEFRA Programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP) will transform digital and IT capabilities for regulatory activities within Defra and its ALBs. The programme combines 4 programmes: Regulatory Services Programme - Environment Agency Waste Tracking - DEFRA Programme

Options: Two year contract period with a six month optional extension period only.

Procurement Information

The Procurement was competed via the Crown Commercial Service RM1043.7 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 Framework Agreement, therefore prior publication was not required as Government Framework Agreement was used. There was not an option on this system that allowed us to select 'Government Framework' call-off as the 'Type of Procedure'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039844
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003176-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,500,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs
Additional Buyers

Defra Network eTendering Portal

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
Postcode Area
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

Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited

Further Information

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