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title: "CMS Upgrade Content Cloud"
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# CMS Upgrade Content Cloud

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d5b3695-ed15-4998-95f6-391a8e24235b

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has successfully completed the procurement process for upgrading the CMS Content Cloud, with the contract awarded to PACE-XL Ltd. The tender, classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet, and support), has a total value of £748,000 GBP and covers a wide range of locations including the UK, Europe, and other territories. The contract commenced on 16 September 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2025. This procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and reached the award stage on 13 September 2024.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to understand the procurement landscape and potentially prepare for future tenders from Defra. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to such opportunities, given the suitability requirements specified in the tender. Companies that can provide high-quality consulting, software development, and Internet support services within a specified time frame will find this tender a pertinent case study for growing their business and capacity to secure government contracts.

## Notice

CMS Upgrade Content Cloud

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d585b0-a680-4d6f-98f1-11344786ed4f |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £748,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £748,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PACE-XL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d585b0-a680-4d6f-98f1-11344786ed4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d585b0-a680-4d6f-98f1-11344786ed4f
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10032032-6c78-4a5f-bada-5f0a52f57695
  C24155_Pace XL-RM1557.13-G-Cloud-13-Call-Off-Contract-Redacted

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