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Land Cover Plus Crops License 25 - 26

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, located in London, UK, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Land Cover Plus Crops License 25 - 26". This was a direct procurement method conducted below the competition threshold, resulting in an award for the supply of goods, specifically an IT software package. The contract, valued at £39,000 gross, was signed on 13th November 2025, started on 15th November 2025, and will conclude on 14th November 2026. The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology has been contracted as the supplier for this project, which falls under the category of public authority - central government, focusing on goods related to environmental data.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software packages, particularly those with capabilities in environmental data management. Businesses with expertise in ecology, hydrology, or geographic data analysis would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future, especially those seeking partnerships or roles as key suppliers to governmental bodies. With the procurement stage complete, companies looking towards future tenders might gain advantage by building relationships with organisations like the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, enhancing their visibility and potential for selection in upcoming contracts.

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Notice Title

Land Cover Plus Crops License 25 - 26

Notice Description

Land Cover Plus Crops Data License 25 - 26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077288-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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 FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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