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title: "Procurement of Continued Development and Support to RAFT+ Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Procurement of Continued Development and Support to RAFT+ Software

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bda054b-dd67-4260-919f-91a196c0f451

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process titled "Procurement of Continued Development and Support to RAFT+ Software." This contract falls within the IT services sector, covering consultancy, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage is the "award" phase, with the contract awarded to HR Wallingford Ltd. This negotiated procedure without prior publication involves a contract valued at GBP 484,840, running from 21 February 2025 to 20 February 2027. The contract mainly targets multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories, with Bristol, BS1 5AH as the registered address for DEFRA.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in software development and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly appealing due to the suitability criteria specified. Businesses with expertise in developing and maintaining software systems for government agencies are well-placed to compete and deliver significant value in the ongoing enhancement and support to the RAFT+ Software platform.

## Notice

Direct award for Continued Development and Support to RAFT+ Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524389d-3db2-45a6-b393-926f25c4e8f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 20 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £484,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £378,610 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HR WALLINGFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524389d-3db2-45a6-b393-926f25c4e8f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b524389d-3db2-45a6-b393-926f25c4e8f7
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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