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title: "Defra Digital Transformation prototypes"
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# Defra Digital Transformation prototypes

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fe66697-fd1a-4aea-9c7a-cd3dc75edeeb

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has completed a public procurement process for the 'Defra Digital Transformation prototypes'. This tender, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category, was awarded following a selective procurement method and commenced on September 1, 2017. The contract was valued at £3,500,000, with a minimum value requirement of £2,500,000, and it has been active since August 30, 2017, concluding on January 31, 2018. The project was specifically delivered to locations in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and digital transformation solutions. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such contracts include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering innovative software packages and information systems. The successful supplier, Kainos Software Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale operation that may partner with SMEs or provide mentorship to smaller firms looking to grow their presence in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Discovery /Prototypes for Defra Digital transformation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1467ef77-76a3-4cef-9e11-82d1f991e36f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,027,300 |
| 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 | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1467ef77-76a3-4cef-9e11-82d1f991e36f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1467ef77-76a3-4cef-9e11-82d1f991e36f
  8th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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