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DSA Commercial Support Service

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), located in London, has completed the procurement process for the "DSA Commercial Support Service". This falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 10 April 2026 and is active from 20 April 2026 to 16 October 2026, with potential extension up to 19 April 2027. DEFRA operates within the central government public authority framework in the UK.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in consulting and support, to engage with government projects and enhance their portfolio. The contract was awarded to Investigo Limited, an SME based in London, demonstrating potential for small and medium enterprises to successfully compete in this field. Companies with capabilities in commercial support services and transition processes could find similar contracts ideal for growth, especially those experienced in providing bespoke solutions within stringent government frameworks.

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Notice Title

DSA Commercial Support Service

Notice Description

Provision of commercial support services through mobilisation and into early transition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068334
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034291-2026
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
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
£89,408 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INVESTIGO

Further Information

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