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title: "FCP: Rural Payments Service Continuity Project"
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# FCP: Rural Payments Service Continuity Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54a1eb77-bbf5-43f8-83a5-7ea0b69f9d64

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process for the title "FCP: Rural Payments Service Continuity Project" under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The location for this delivery includes the UK and several international regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the award notice published on 10 March 2025. This project was procured via an open procedure, concluding with a contract period from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2028. The tender's total value is £27,000,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services to secure a significant contract with the UK government. Large IT firms with capabilities in consulting, software development, and support services are well-suited to participate, especially if they can operate within the specified geographical areas. Companies looking to expand their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with government entities will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Although the project does not emphasise catering to SMEs or VCSEs, it's an attractive venture for larger organisations.

## Notice

FCP: Rural Payments Service Continuity Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c2f5e15-b175-4595-9dd9-21b71f1a0d1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | ABACO(UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c2f5e15-b175-4595-9dd9-21b71f1a0d1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c2f5e15-b175-4595-9dd9-21b71f1a0d1a
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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