--- title: "Procurement for Posit Cloud Software and Associated Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71ff8f8c-af65-4034-8b87-32f0b357b1d5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71ff8f8c-af65-4034-8b87-32f0b357b1d5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71ff8f8c-af65-4034-8b87-32f0b357b1d5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71ff8f8c-af65-4034-8b87-32f0b357b1d5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2026-01-30" --- # Procurement for Posit Cloud Software and Associated Support Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71ff8f8c-af65-4034-8b87-32f0b357b1d5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71ff8f8c-af65-4034-8b87-32f0b357b1d5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71ff8f8c-af65-4034-8b87-32f0b357b1d5.json) ## Summary The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the "Procurement for Posit Cloud Software and Associated Support" contract, using a direct award from the G-Cloud 14 framework. This contract, classified under the IT software package category (CPV: 48517000), involves the provision of software licenses and services critical for data analysis and stakeholder communication. The procurement method was selective, adhering to a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract has a total value of £1,890,382.39, covering a core period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, with an optional extension up to March 31, 2029. The awarded contract status is active as of December 24, 2025, and the supplier is Jumping Rivers Ltd, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in cloud software and IT solutions. The awarded contract covers extensive geographical regions, including the United Kingdom and various international territories, thereby offering potential international exposure. Companies with competencies in developing data-driven insights and providing cloud-based services are well-placed to benefit from secondary opportunities associated with this procurement. Although the contract specifically deals with a direct award, businesses can strategically position themselves for future opportunities by understanding the requirements and positioning as potential future suppliers. ## Notice Since May 2022, DEFRA has utilised Posit Services as a critical and comprehensive publishing solution that enables data scientists to upload data models and insights for stakeholder review. Posit licenses enable data scientists to analyse data and create models and content which is then published on the Connect platform for stakeholders to view. These licenses (and their associated Services) are critical for DEFRA to be able to provide insights and information to a range of stakeholders, ensuring transparency is maximised and that trust is built between parties involved. Discussions were held with Project team to understand market and solutions that would meet the requirements. Given the requirements for a Cloud Software solution, it was felt that the use of the G-Cloud 14 framework offered the best route to market for the purchase of the Posit Service. A downselect was conducted via G-Cloud 14 (as the requirements met the scope of the contract for a Cloud Solution) in accordance with the Framework terms. Although this is a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework, the justification for this Direct Award is under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - the Call Off has downselected on technical criteria against a list of suppliers in accordance with the framework. The value of the contract is a total contract value of PS1,890,382.39 (Core Period: PS1,197,369 and an Optional Extension: PS693,013.39 ex VAT). To note, the Optional Extension would take the contract out to a final end date of 31/03/2029 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11dc422-45f6-460b-8764-f67c51c74b36 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,890,382 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,197,369 | | 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 OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | JUMPING RIVERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48517000 - IT software package ## Release History - 30 Jan 2026 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11dc422-45f6-460b-8764-f67c51c74b36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b11dc422-45f6-460b-8764-f67c51c74b36 30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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