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Cloud Technical Design Authority Service 2

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

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05 Feb 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra Network eTendering Portal) has awarded a contract for the provision of Cloud Technical Design Authority Services. This contract falls under IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in the UK. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract valued at £4,000,000 and signed on 31st January 2025. The contract commences on 1st February 2025, with an end date set for 30th September 2025, and includes an extension option up to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced with cloud services and consultancy. Network Futures Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Haslemere, Surrey, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the viability for SMEs in this sector. Given that the procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, businesses with strong networks and industry presence may find similar opportunities within call-offs from established frameworks, such as the RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14. This contract offers a substantial growth opportunity for businesses aiming to provide specialised IT services to government agencies.

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Notice Title

Cloud Technical Design Authority Service 2

Notice Description

Cloud Technical Design Authority Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Cloud Technical Design Authority Services via Call-off from RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14

Procurement Information

Call-off from RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003787-2025
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 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
DEFRA
Contact Email
defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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

NETWORK FUTURES

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