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title: "Solution Architect"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e1f5e35-d50c-42c2-9d32-19bf8366f302"
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# Solution Architect

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e1f5e35-d50c-42c2-9d32-19bf8366f302

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which seeks a Solution Architect to replace the Environment Agency's asset management planning services. This opportunity falls within the systems consultancy services category and has a contract value of £208,660. The contracting process is currently in the award stage, with the contract scheduled to commence on 30th July 2018 and conclude by 31st January 2020. The tender period concluded on 29th June 2018, with invites to register on the Defra E-tendering system noted for accessing relevant documents.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for organisations specialising in systems consultancy, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of delivering comprehensive asset management planning solutions, as well as those that are experienced in public sector projects and can navigate the selective procurement process. Companies looking to establish or expand relationships with government departments should consider pursuing this opportunity.

## Notice

This is a new resource to take over on the replacement of the Environment Agency's asset management planning services which must be replaced within the next two years. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b99913eb-46c7-4e67-b3da-faa0833ff2c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,660 |
| 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 | LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2019 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b99913eb-46c7-4e67-b3da-faa0833ff2c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b99913eb-46c7-4e67-b3da-faa0833ff2c4
  20th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b06fa077-81d5-4572-bf7b-822d2510d943
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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