SPIDA and ibTB - Support & Maintainance (26/27)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with the Animal and Plant Health Agency serving as the managing authority, has completed an award for the contract titled "SPIDA and ibTB - Support & Maintenance (26/27)." This procurement falls under the information technology services category and involves standard break/fix support and essential maintenance services for bespoke GIS applications. The contract, located in London, United Kingdom, was awarded through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. It commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to end on 4th May 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in information technology services, particularly those with expertise in GIS applications maintenance and support. Large-scale enterprises, such as Environmental Research Group Oxford Limited, who was awarded the contract, would find this procurement beneficial to showcasing their capabilities and expanding their foothold in government contracts related to environmental and digital services. The contract value is £82,944, providing a lucrative opportunity for capable suppliers to enhance their portfolio and establish strong relationships with public sector stakeholders.

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Notice Title

SPIDA and ibTB - Support & Maintainance (26/27)

Notice Description

Standard break/fix support and essential maintenance services for APHA's bespoke web-based web-based GIS applications (ibTB and SPIDA)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055142-2026
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
£69,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2027 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 FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH 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

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH GROUP OXFORD

Further Information

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