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title: "Defra Group grant-making technology landscape"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08c36891-7202-4c1d-a38e-7e21064580ad"
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# Defra Group grant-making technology landscape

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08c36891-7202-4c1d-a38e-7e21064580ad

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Defra Group grant-making technology landscape" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on information technology services. The tender was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a compliant direct award under the NSH Consult Framework for digital discovery works. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young, with a total value of £381,998. The contract period spans from 17 February 2022 to 30 May 2022, and it involved delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The award date was on 30 March 2022, and the procurement stage reached completion on 6 April 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating within the IT services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the emphasis on their involvement in the procurement process. Companies that specialise in digital discovery and technological innovation may find this an ideal opportunity to collaborate on government projects, helping them expand their portfolio and client base within the public sector.

## Notice

A compliant direct award under NSH Consult Framework for digital discovery works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b576ee13-3b17-4c2e-9c18-7ad029a3e51d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2022 - 30 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £381,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £381,998 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b576ee13-3b17-4c2e-9c18-7ad029a3e51d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b576ee13-3b17-4c2e-9c18-7ad029a3e51d
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/518e7b30-05e8-421b-8f9b-10476822ad48
  n/a

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