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title: "Cefas: Provision of services for software development"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Cefas: Provision of services for software development

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bf948fd-959b-499d-b22b-57059613848d

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of software development services by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Lowestoft, England. The tender titled "Cefas: Provision of services for software development" was completed on 1st September 2021, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract, valued at £75,000, commenced on 23rd July 2021 and was awarded to Hays Technology, a large supplier, on 23rd July 2021. This process falls under the analytical or scientific software development services industry category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development. Companies with expertise in analytical software solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. As the public sector increasingly seeks innovative software solutions, businesses with a track record of delivering sophisticated technology services can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of services for software development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63848ed5-33b0-4368-afc4-ee8953f5a050 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2021 - 1 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYS TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63848ed5-33b0-4368-afc4-ee8953f5a050

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63848ed5-33b0-4368-afc4-ee8953f5a050
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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