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DORA Data Retention Hosting and Support Services

RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Rural Payments Agency, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process for "DORA Data Retention Hosting and Support Services." This contract, valued at £49,790, aims to provide secure hosting and support to maintain access to a legacy system for statutory data retention and assurance. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2033, ensuring long-term support for the IT services required in the United Kingdom's industry category of Information Technology Services. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with all relevant activities concluded as of April 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in Information Technology services, particularly in hosting and data support. Large-scale IT service providers like the winning supplier, GeoData Institute, are well-suited to deliver these services effectively. Companies looking to grow their business in the IT sector, especially those offering robust data retention solutions, may find similar opportunities in future projects with central government agencies. The emphasis on direct procurement below the competition threshold suggests an avenue for businesses experienced in handling high-security, legacy systems and support services to partner with governmental bodies. This contract illustrates the demand for reliable IT infrastructure support that could lead to further collaborations in the technology domain.

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Notice Title

DORA Data Retention Hosting and Support Services

Notice Description

Secure hosting and support services to maintain access to the legacy system for statutory data retention and assurance purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035891-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,790 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY
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

GEODATA INSTITUTE

Further Information

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