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title: "Inspire Online Metadata"
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# Inspire Online Metadata

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30bd3d23-35f7-4af8-b890-2d5a5f622fd7

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Inspire Online Metadata" is conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for compliance software packages (CPV code: 48170000). The award was published on 6 April 2021, with an active status, having commenced on 1 April 2021 and running until 31 March 2022. This was a direct procurement method, executed as a single tender action below the threshold, with an awarded contract value of £14,100.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software solutions tailored for compliance and metadata management. Businesses with expertise in compliance software development are particularly encouraged to engage, as the nature of this contract suggests a focus on providing tailored solutions for varying UK public bodies to meet regulatory requirements, thereby fostering business growth in this niche sector.

## Notice

The UK Location Metadata Editor at https://locationmde.data.gov.uk (the Service) enables UK public bodies to more easily comply with the metadata requirements of the INSPIRE Directive for which Defra is lead department

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4542fa0-08d3-4b89-9194-257e2082391c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,100 |
| 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 3HX |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4542fa0-08d3-4b89-9194-257e2082391c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4542fa0-08d3-4b89-9194-257e2082391c
  6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb5b0660-7804-4a06-ae82-de3541e1d318
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk
- https://locationmde.data.gov.uk

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