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title: "DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 1 - Technical"
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# DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 1 - Technical

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-006ccd03-454f-4865-82fb-4a1e57c0c0e6

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 1 - Technical". This tender falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is valued at £40,000,000 GBP and will be delivered by Capgemini UK Plc. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The services are to be provided across several locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and globally. The contract started on 9 February 2026 and is set to end on 8 February 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting and software development. Given the procurement's selective nature and framework basis, it is particularly suited for larger firms with established capabilities, although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation. With a lengthy contract period and significant financial value, businesses engaged in such services have the potential to secure a stable revenue stream and expand their operations both domestically and internationally. Companies with a strategic focus on governmental contracts and capacity for scaling services across diverse locations would find this procurement process advantageous for growth.

## Notice

DDaT Capability-as-a-Service for technical capabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26abf02-8dcd-4ede-bd5c-68c8721df188 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26abf02-8dcd-4ede-bd5c-68c8721df188

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26abf02-8dcd-4ede-bd5c-68c8721df188
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27d28031-59bd-485f-825c-016b2e7883df
  Order Form DDaT CaaS Service Type 1_Final_Redacted

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