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Procurement of UKCEH1521 Data Licenses

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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30 May 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Procurement of UKCEH1521 Data Licenses" has been carried out by the Environment Agency, located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. The procurement method used is a direct award below the threshold, meaning it was carried out without competition, due to the exclusive datasets owned by the supplier, UK Centre of Ecology and Hydrology Ltd. The award status is active as of 30th May 2025, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This tender was initially signed on 28th March 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services to explore similar direct award procurements, especially those that own unique intellectual property or have exclusive rights to datasets or services. It can benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like the UK Centre of Ecology and Hydrology Ltd, by offering a model of procurement where competition is limited under certain legal provisions. Their involvement in such contracts can lead to stable revenue streams and long-term growth opportunities in government-related projects. Additionally, businesses looking to secure similar contracts should ensure they establish or own distinct service offerings that can be directly awarded under the UKPA2023 procurement thresholds.

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Notice Title

Procurement of UKCEH1521 Data Licenses

Notice Description

Procurement of UKCEH1521 Data Licenses for exclusive datasets owned by UKCEH Ltd. Due to this being under the PA2023 procurement threshold and the existing IP owned by the Supplier, this procurement is a below threshold direct award to the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028845-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£26,824 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Tom Dubberley
Contact Email
tom.dubberley@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

UK CENTRE OF ECOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY

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