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title: "Legacy Application Development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20b41226-83a0-4a84-8355-5f33f724154e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT , FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# Legacy Application Development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT , FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20b41226-83a0-4a84-8355-5f33f724154e

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## Summary

The recently concluded procurement process for "Legacy Application Development" by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs focuses on IT software development services in London, United Kingdom. As of 20th February 2026, the tender was at the award stage with a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, valued at £3,000,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Capgemini UK Plc has been announced as the supplier, with the buyer being the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for IT software development companies capable of handling legacy application development. Although it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with established expertise in the sector could leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio. Engaging with government departments like DEFRA can also enhance industry reputation and open doors to future collaborations requiring IT solutions.

## Notice

Legacy Application Development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbebcc9-c2cb-4e2f-8fd5-949de1d5f58a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbebcc9-c2cb-4e2f-8fd5-949de1d5f58a
- 31 Jan 2026 at 19:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877743cb-cc27-4811-b17b-d865c66d63cb
- 31 Jan 2026 at 19:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee201e53-8998-4449-beb4-7bde8f57e2f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbebcc9-c2cb-4e2f-8fd5-949de1d5f58a
  20th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877743cb-cc27-4811-b17b-d865c66d63cb
  31st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee201e53-8998-4449-beb4-7bde8f57e2f7
  31st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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