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title: "Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Kainos"
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# Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Kainos

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65503af4-f680-456e-ae38-855d0f9e834d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) involved a tender titled "Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus - Kainos." This contract pertains to IT software development services and falls under the CPV classification category of 72212517. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with three contracts awarded, each valued at £150,000,000. The Department is located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 21 May 2026 and ends on 20 May 2030, covering various delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT software development services. It is notably suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in large-scale public sector contracts. The awarded contract, totalling £150,000,000, is an opportunity for businesses to participate in extended projects that provide application development and maintenance support. With its wide service locations and a substantial contract value, businesses expanding their operations internationally or looking to solidify their presence in the IT services market will find this endeavour particularly rewarding. Kainos Software Limited is one of the suppliers engaged, highlighting the scale and potential for further business growth within the sector.

## Notice

Application Development, Maintenance and Support (ADMS) Plus was one procurement opportunity that resulted in the award of three contracts to three suppliers, each with a value of PS150,000,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b60f2d-60fb-4679-822f-4af17dccacf6 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 20 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000,000 |
| 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 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 | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b60f2d-60fb-4679-822f-4af17dccacf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b60f2d-60fb-4679-822f-4af17dccacf6
  23rd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4ae4d63-d175-4727-87f2-15bd56991c77
  C32078 ADMS Plus Procurement - Kainos Contract C33994 v.1.4 Final Redacted version

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