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title: "Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Equal Experts"
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# Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Equal Experts

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06bb70d9-7592-42ef-ad39-b997d30e2567

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus" to Equal Experts UK Ltd. This procurement falls under the IT software development services category and involves an extensive service provision across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement was managed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £150,000,000, commenced on 21st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 20th May 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development services, especially those capable of delivering high-value projects with comprehensive support and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable participants for similar opportunities. The expansive geographical scope spanning various regions also allows businesses with international operations and expertise to leverage this contract for broader market entry and engagement.

## Notice

Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus was one procurement opportunity that resulted in the award of three contracts to three suppliers, each with a value of PS150,000,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d70a700-7bf5-49e2-b66d-3826dee700d2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 20 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | EQUAL EXPERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d70a700-7bf5-49e2-b66d-3826dee700d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d70a700-7bf5-49e2-b66d-3826dee700d2
  23rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5f53a6f-47b8-4cf3-9a7e-1985372d84b3
  C32078 ADMS Plus Procurement - Equal Experts Contract C33993 v.1.4 Final Redacted version (1)

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