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title: "Digital Whiteboard for Defra Collaboration"
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# Digital Whiteboard for Defra Collaboration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f36f0cf-c780-478d-8b3e-002951aeea09

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) involved the provision of digital whiteboarding tooling aimed at enhancing collaboration with its associated Arm’s Length Bodies. The title of the contract is "Digital Whiteboard for Defra Collaboration," classified under the industry category of licence management software (CPV: 48218000). The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The location coverage for deployment includes a diverse range of areas such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other global regions. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award made to XMA Limited on 20th May 2025. The contract period is set from 17th July 2025 to 16th July 2026, with a value of £231,387.14.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital collaboration tools and software solutions, particularly those capable of providing robust licence management systems. Companies with relevant experience and capability to engage in framework agreements will find such opportunities compelling. Although the tender's nature did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with similar frameworks and adaptability to deliver global solutions are well-suited to compete in this sector. Collaboration with governmental departments like Defra enhances credibility and opens further doors into public sector projects.

## Notice

Provision of digital whiteboarding tooling for Defra and ALB collaboration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56fdf0d8-e5bc-4b24-bc97-4b57eef88b96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £231,387 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £231,387 |
| 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 AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56fdf0d8-e5bc-4b24-bc97-4b57eef88b96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56fdf0d8-e5bc-4b24-bc97-4b57eef88b96
  5th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68d9200d-f80d-44f2-aa7e-9d4a3a6d21b4
  Signed Mural agreement_redacted

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