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title: "BCMS Cattle Movements"
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# BCMS Cattle Movements

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-216b124d-908d-4203-9cb3-76f7f9c99ad6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BCMS Cattle Movements" contract, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves a selective method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which falls under the telecommunications network industry (CPV code: 32412100), is currently in the Award stage. The awarded contract was published on 7th May 2021, following its start date of 30th March 2021, and will remain active until 29th March 2022. The total contract value is £89,149.44, and it encompasses delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on interactive voice response software and telecommunications services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly relevant, as it encourages diversification into agricultural technology solutions. Companies with expertise in automated self-service systems or those offering innovative digital tracking solutions for livestock may be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) are responsible for facilitating the recording of births, deaths and movements of livestock across the UK. One aspect of the livestock tracking is Bovine tracking (BCMS). One of the channels used by farmers to track Bovine is an automated self-service system. The system uses DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) and IVR (intelligent voice recognition) to record Farmers' inputs. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ea6afc-a9c4-4b4d-bd41-e389298da423 |
| 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 | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,149 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,149 |
| 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 | MAINTEL EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 48512000 - Interactive voice response software package

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ea6afc-a9c4-4b4d-bd41-e389298da423

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ea6afc-a9c4-4b4d-bd41-e389298da423
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64403886-fc85-4499-8a41-bc8712e2017d
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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