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APHA's Stock Management and Sales Order Processing System 2025

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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22 Jan 2026 at 09:24

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22 Jan 2026 at 09:22

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21 Nov 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), based in London, has awarded a contract for the "APHA's Stock Management and Sales Order Processing System 2025" project to Integrated Business Software and Solutions Limited. This contract, which falls under the industry category of information technology services, involves the integration and support for the Integra ERP Stock, Sales and Assets System with Oracle EBS. The procurement process was executed through a direct award method, with the rationale being the supplier's unique position due to deep familiarity with existing systems and intellectual property rights. The contract, valued at £203,737.18 gross, is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2028. Key included metrics highlight regular service reviews. The award, related to the tender identified as C32113, was made official on 28th November 2025. This procurement activity is part of an ongoing government-wide initiative to modernise procurement systems.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in cloud-based IT services, particularly those experienced with Oracle EBS and ERP systems. Given the direct award nature of the procurement, businesses with proprietary systems similar to Integra and those already familiar with the system could find niche opportunities in offering bespoke solutions or support services. By aligning with government initiatives like the Synergy Programme, businesses can further enhance their profiles and potentially tap into additional government contracts, fostering sustained growth and expansion within the public and central government sectors.

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Notice Title

APHA's Stock Management and Sales Order Processing System 2025

Notice Description

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), APHA's system requirement shall cover the support for Integra ERP Stock, Sales and Assets System that can integrate with Oracle EBS. Integra is cloud based, proprietary software which is business critical.

Procurement Information

The Centros-Integra system is heavily integrated across the APHA estate and the store facilities at the main Weybridge site. The systems has been customised through a complex configuration". The current supplier remains uniquely positioned due to the system design, deep familiarity with APHA's processes, and ownership of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the current system." The above is in line with PA 2023 paragraphs 5 and 7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e62a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005578-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,777 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£169,777 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

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

INTEGRATED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

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