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SIO Commercial Support Service

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "SIO Commercial Support Service" has been awarded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located at Seacole Building, London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom. This procurement pertains to the provision of commercial support services essential for the early transition to Service Infrastructure and Operations, categorised under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement stage identified as 'Award' was finalised, and the contract's active period spans from 20th April 2026 to 16th October 2026, with an option for renewal up to six months. This contract, valued at approximately £90,830 net, progresses with no competition as it operates below threshold levels. Defra’s move towards sustainable practices can be seen in their direct procurement method choice, focused on suppliers like Investigo Limited.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, consulting, and infrastructure support to expand their reach within central government projects. Investigo Limited, an SME based in London, has been recognised as the supplier, indicating the tender's suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises capable of offering high-calibre strategic consultancy and IT support services. With Defra steering British environmental and rural policies, partnerships through this contract could leverage additional engagements in future government-led initiatives, fostering growth in sectors aligned with technological development and sustainability. As this contract enables mobilisation into service operations, businesses with expertise in transitioning infrastructure can gain a foothold in long-term governmental collaborations, thus bolstering their market presence and expansion strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIO Commercial Support Service

Notice Description

Provision of commercial support services through mobilisation and into early transition to Service Infrastructure and Operations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035668-2026
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
£90,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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