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title: "Cloud Technical Design Authority Service 2"
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# Cloud Technical Design Authority Service 2

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-305e55cf-7082-4eda-b8ff-943170a6a4b2

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the "Cloud Technical Design Authority Service 2" contract, classified under IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded on 30 January 2025 to Network Futures Limited, with a total value of GBP 4,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 January 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 February 2025 to 30 September 2025. The project aims to provide services across multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in cloud infrastructure and technical design. The sizeable contract value indicates significant work scope, which could result in considerable revenue and portfolio growth for the winning bidder. Since the procurement was selective, it favours firms that are pre-qualified within the framework, suggesting that this opportunity is ideal for well-established companies with a proven track record of delivering similar services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not earmarked as suitable for this tender, highlighting the advanced and specialised nature of the services required. This contract emphasises the importance of having robust capabilities in IT consultancy and cloud solutions.

## Notice

Cloud Technical Design Authority and Assurance Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d1b33e-951d-4aa2-88bf-3c54270b3bc7 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d1b33e-951d-4aa2-88bf-3c54270b3bc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d1b33e-951d-4aa2-88bf-3c54270b3bc7
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13e4f01f-f99b-4e0f-b789-a0d8c1127c4e
  RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14-Call-Off-Contract NETWORK FUTURES v1.0 REDACTED

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