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Procurement of GIO Data Platform Services

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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08 Aug 2024 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. The procurement, valued at up to £4,865,682.80 (ex VAT), was run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services. The contract was awarded to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd, and it will span an initial period of two years, with an option for a one-year extension. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The award was finalised on 10th July 2024, and the services will be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT service providers specialising in data platform services. Companies adept in consulting, software development, and big data analytics will find this contract highly relevant. The selection process applied the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, underscoring the importance of delivering value and innovation. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in government contracts, especially within environmental and agricultural sectors, would be well-suited to compete for future similar opportunities from DEFRA.

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Notice Title

Procurement of GIO Data Platform Services

Notice Description

This is a procurement for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. This was a procurement run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services, which resulted in two tenders from the market. The winning tenderer was selected through the application of MEAT in line with Government Procurement Process. The initial contract is for two years with a one year option, taking the total maximum value to PS4,865,682.80 (ex VAT) (subject to approval).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a procurement for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. This was a procurement run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services, which resulted in two tenders from the market. The winning tenderer was selected through the application of MEAT in line with Government Procurement Process. The initial contract is for two years with a one year option, taking the total maximum value to PS4,865,682.80 (ex VAT) (subject to approval). Additional information: This is a procurement for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. This was a procurement run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services, which resulted in two tenders from the market. The winning tenderer was selected through the application of MEAT in line with Government Procurement Process. The initial contract is for two years with a one year option, taking the total maximum value to PS4,865,682.80 (ex VAT) (subject to approval).

Options: One Optional Year's Extension taking the total value of the contract to PS4,865,682.80

Procurement Information

This is a procurement for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. This was a procurement run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services, which resulted in two tenders from the market. The winning tenderer was selected through the application of MEAT in line with Government Procurement Process. The initial contract is for two years with a one year option, taking the total maximum value to PS4,865,682.80 (ex VAT) (subject to approval).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0488bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024961-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,238,538 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (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
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

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

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