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title: "Defra Academy"
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# Defra Academy

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1272be26-8661-4f1c-b47d-40bdf261dc40

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## Summary

The Defra Academy procurement process has successfully concluded with a contract awarded to Positive Purchasing Ltd. Defra, acting as the buying organisation, initiated this tender for a software licence and training services related to category and procurement strategies in the IT services industry. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action. The contract period spans from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2026, with a total contract value of £334,400. The tender period ended on December 30, 2022, with the award date being July 14, 2023.

This awarded contract by Defra presents business growth opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT services. Businesses registered in the United Kingdom and abroad can participate. The tender emphasises the importance of analytics tools in developing procurement strategies, making it ideal for companies seeking to enhance their category management capabilities. Positive Purchasing Ltd, the awardee, exemplifies successful competition in the public procurement sector and indicates a potential model for other businesses to engage effectively in similar opportunities.

## Notice

(1) Software licence for 250 users to develop category and procurement strategies using a range of analytics tools. (2) Familiarisation of Contract Category Management Training 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b25466-df3f-4390-bd8a-12db8848bdb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £334,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £334,400 |
| 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 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 | POSITIVE PURCHASING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b25466-df3f-4390-bd8a-12db8848bdb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b25466-df3f-4390-bd8a-12db8848bdb1
  26th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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