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Development and Support Services

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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16 Jun 2026 at 07:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority located in Taunton, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Development and Support Services." This contract pertains to the software development industry and involves providing IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process followed a selective method under a framework agreement and is in the award stage. The award notice was published on 16th June 2026, with the standstill period set to end on 25th June 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 29th June 2026 and conclude on 28th June 2029, with potential extensions for up to three additional years, making the maximum extent date 28th June 2032. The location for the delivery of these services is within the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services and software development. With a total contract value estimated at £13.8 million, it creates a substantial growth opportunity for firms in the digital transformation sector. Businesses that excel in providing comprehensive software solutions, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The structured framework procurement method can benefit businesses familiar with navigating selective processes and those capable of meeting the technical and quality standards required by the UK Hydrographic Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development and Support Services

Notice Description

A requirement for the provision of software development and associated services for the UKHO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b56f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056400-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCRUMCONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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