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title: "GIO Data Platform Shared Services"
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# GIO Data Platform Shared Services

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4541fa13-1bc5-41e3-b46b-66cf7dc2f4b0

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## Summary

DEFRA has completed the procurement process for the "GIO Data Platform Shared Services" contract, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Big Data and Analytics Call-Off Framework, using a selective method. The contract period spans from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2027 with a total value of £4,865,682.8. The awarded supplier is Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd, and the services are to be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and several other international regions. The process reached the award stage on 28th June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, especially those capable of providing consulting, software development, and Internet support services on a large scale. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders through framework agreements, allowing for potential business growth and expansion into international markets. Companies that can align with DEFRA's technological needs and have the capacity to operate within a framework agreement environment will find such opportunities particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Procurement through Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Big Data and Analytics Call Off Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c82283-d048-4533-bdcb-e88a03934805 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,865,682 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,238,538 |
| 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 | 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 | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c82283-d048-4533-bdcb-e88a03934805

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23c82283-d048-4533-bdcb-e88a03934805
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d8c841a-99f1-47d1-8240-bdf88723702b
  20240712 GIO Shared Platform Services Redacted Order Form - OSC

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