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Procurement for Continued Maintenance and Support for Exodis-FMD and the Economic Consequences Model (ECM)

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

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30 Aug 2024 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a procurement process for the continued maintenance and support of the Exodis-FMD and the Economic Consequences Model (ECM). The contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The primary procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the supplier’s unique technical expertise and intellectual property rights. The contract, valued at £99,957, was awarded to Risk Solutions on 2nd July 2024, and the services will be delivered remotely across the UK. The procurement stage is complete.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support. The project might be especially suited for businesses with proprietary technologies or unique technical capabilities, as highlighted by Risk Solutions' selection under the single-source procurement rationale. Potential contractors could position themselves strategically by developing niche expertise or innovative solutions that meet specific governmental needs, enhancing their profiles and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Procurement for Continued Maintenance and Support for Exodis-FMD and the Economic Consequences Model (ECM)

Notice Description

Continued support of Supplier owned (due to IP) model that supports critical DEFRA outputs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continued support of Supplier owned (due to IP) model that supports critical DEFRA outputs. Additional information: Single Source contract for support with the justification for single source under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - this is due to the Supplier holding the IPR and being the expert in this software that are necessary to the Environment Agency.

Options: Optional Tasks to be Called Off at total value of PS49,476

Procurement Information

Single Source contract with Risk Solutions for the Exodis FMD and ECM due to the Supplier being the only provider of this key service. Although this initial requirement is below the PCR 2015 threshold for supplies and services (PS139,688), the justification for single source under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - this is due to the Supplier holding the IPR and being the expert in this software that are necessary to the Environment Agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027730-2024
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
SME

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
£99,957 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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
Tom Dubberley
Contact Email
tom.dubberley@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7827903738

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

RISK SOLUTIONS

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