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title: "Hosting and Application Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b6d9e80-e972-4f67-9b69-d26162ba6f64"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-01-20"
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# Hosting and Application Support Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b6d9e80-e972-4f67-9b69-d26162ba6f64

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the award of the contract titled "Hosting and Application Support Services" by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in the information technology services sector. The contract, valued at £135 million, spans from 19 June 2018 to 18 June 2023, and was awarded on 18 June 2018. This contract was part of a selective procurement method employing a competitive procedure with negotiation, which signifies a well-structured process aimed at sourcing quality services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in hosting and application support. Given the large value of the contract, companies capable of offering innovative solutions and demonstrating reliability and efficiency in service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder, ATOS IT Services UK Limited, highlights the potential for sizable contracts in this sector for businesses showcasing robust capabilities and the ability to manage large-scale IT infrastructure across diverse regions, including the UK and beyond.

## Notice

Notification of award of Defra UNiTy Contract for Hosting and Application Support Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f96599c-2b61-4326-9b5a-0649909e6d6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2018 - 18 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f96599c-2b61-4326-9b5a-0649909e6d6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f96599c-2b61-4326-9b5a-0649909e6d6c
  20th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfcc28b4-973f-4df7-947b-b568c56ecbe7
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58c2c9c-6433-4f9e-9057-02abd4b9a394
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdfbf7e4-8655-421b-91af-9d64d18cfd62
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a472760-f99b-42f0-b362-00b397de071e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a49ee4f-e31f-414c-a1ca-b561b2a52872
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13bfebc1-2014-434e-8635-455e7119e652
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5110b549-c56d-4bb1-8428-0af7ead250ce
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a3d1178-e0eb-4c5f-86cf-f98a5b67540a
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