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title: "3rd party support - IBM Passport software 2025"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# 3rd party support - IBM Passport software 2025

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59c18554-55cb-46be-b94f-98a923c66689

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has successfully completed the procurement process for the "3rd Party Support – IBM Passport Software 2025", which falls under the services category, particularly software support services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, attracting an active award as of 20th June 2025. The procurement addressed multiple regions including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, Europe, and others, with an overall contract value of £5.7 million. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2025 and will run through to 30th June 2028, marking its significance in the technological support sector.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software support services. The opportunity was ideally suited for medium-sized enterprises, given its selective procurement method. Businesses with expertise in handling large-scale software systems, especially those familiar with IBM Passport Advantage software, could benefit extensively. Additionally, the contract underscores Defra's commitment to acquiring quality software services, which could open avenues for similar future tenders in related domains.

## Notice

3rd party support of IBM Passport Advantage software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab5d732-40f8-4638-987d-f3808e832505 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,700,000 |
| 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 | ORIGINA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab5d732-40f8-4638-987d-f3808e832505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab5d732-40f8-4638-987d-f3808e832505
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d89ec3af-c717-42db-8b99-360024c7709a
  C29507 DEFRA Call Off Contract (20th June 2025) (execution copy) Final_Redacted

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