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title: "Short term contract renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a07a33a-33a6-41f8-9276-0a555fde423b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-04-01"
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# Short term contract renewal

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a07a33a-33a6-41f8-9276-0a555fde423b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a short-term contract renewal by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for maintenance support charges within the services sector. This contract, valued at £50,595.25, was awarded on 1st April 2022 and has a contract period running from 1st April 2022 to 30th June 2022. The procurement method used was a direct approach by way of a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold level. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and beyond, covering delivery addresses in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and more.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in database and operating software support. Businesses excel in maintenance and software services, especially those with capabilities in responding to public sector contracts, would be particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. Engaging in this process could enable SMEs to secure a foothold in government contracts, fostering growth and establishing lasting relationships with a significant buyer in the public sector.

## Notice

Short term contract renewal to allow for maintenance support charges

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eec5348-e1d0-4ec2-be55-7d0302d90bf0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,595 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW3 4QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eec5348-e1d0-4ec2-be55-7d0302d90bf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eec5348-e1d0-4ec2-be55-7d0302d90bf0
  1st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56aa6c27-07cd-412b-9e8a-54b9cfcf4d53
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk

## Provenance

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