--- title: "Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97e11902-7587-44d7-b596-229208f8ac74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97e11902-7587-44d7-b596-229208f8ac74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97e11902-7587-44d7-b596-229208f8ac74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97e11902-7587-44d7-b596-229208f8ac74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA" published: "2025-06-26" --- # Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner Buyer: DEFRA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97e11902-7587-44d7-b596-229208f8ac74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97e11902-7587-44d7-b596-229208f8ac74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97e11902-7587-44d7-b596-229208f8ac74.json) ## Summary The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Geospatial Enabling Programme Delivery Partner". This tender seeks a delivery partner to aid in developing a common spatial data framework and a unified land model. Classified under the industry category of Data Services, this initiative spans various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. Key documentation related to the project has been available since 16 May 2025, and the engagement period concluded on 21 May 2025. The procurement stage remains in the planning phase, highlighting the ongoing preparation for the upcoming tender process. The Geospatial Enabling Programme offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and IT consulting to engage with DEFRA to support their program's delivery. This initiative is particularly suitable for SMEs, encouraging smaller enterprises to leverage their capabilities in data management and geospatial technologies to contribute to this government project. Enterprises with expertise in creating data frameworks and land models will find this tender a viable opportunity for business expansion and growth, fostering potential collaboration with DEFRA, a key government department. The widespread geographical scope of the delivery addresses further increases the prospect for international business engagements. ## Notice Defra requires a delivery partner to help it deliver its geospatial enabling programme, namely the creation of a common spatial data framework and a unified land model. Please note a revised form has been submitted, please can this be completed in line with the instructions within the form. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcb78e1-fc60-45f6-a9ae-96246911da1b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2025 at 15:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcb78e1-fc60-45f6-a9ae-96246911da1b - 2 Jun 2025 at 08:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8bd8e5-472d-4fde-810f-d0c638965257 - 30 May 2025 at 15:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e126bd-c4dd-4c32-8b59-75be0a38e263 - 23 May 2025 at 11:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b921179d-925c-4f1c-afa7-c6e5aab04a9e - 19 May 2025 at 13:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae0a802-35b4-4865-9ae5-ffadf422d3c8 - 19 May 2025 at 13:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8fc3572-04c4-408e-9b41-fde0b41da1fd - 16 May 2025 at 15:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811e534b-4a1c-4786-ac23-93ec98475f89 - 16 May 2025 at 15:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5632a843-91ac-439e-9fcf-d797c291cd4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afcb78e1-fc60-45f6-a9ae-96246911da1b 26th June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d8bd8e5-472d-4fde-810f-d0c638965257 2nd June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e126bd-c4dd-4c32-8b59-75be0a38e263 30th May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b921179d-925c-4f1c-afa7-c6e5aab04a9e 23rd May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae0a802-35b4-4865-9ae5-ffadf422d3c8 19th May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8fc3572-04c4-408e-9b41-fde0b41da1fd 19th May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811e534b-4a1c-4786-ac23-93ec98475f89 16th May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5632a843-91ac-439e-9fcf-d797c291cd4a 16th May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c84bfeca-b205-40ed-b81f-fa077a95c316 Early market engagement attendance form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6eb28e90-bf7c-4715-bae1-45f833b71b50 Early market engagement attendance form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/245063df-5894-4c90-8dd6-cb4b6645a176 Early market engagement attendance form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62cdb323-69ce-4308-94a3-b4a96b363a8d Early market engagement attendance form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c694d24-52d4-430c-894d-ba59a3c9645f Geospatial Enabling Programme RFI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e6f3ebc-cb86-4795-a59f-618efb63accc Market engagement Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9074d3c2-7706-489e-bf20-bae2e8a2f1ed Early market engagement attendance form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77ed6596-3a38-4739-9b91-be095412e792 Geospatial Enabling Programme RFI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae20bbf0-7d4b-4d4e-a41a-67a1aef6b046 Market engagement Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebec954b-a8a4-4ab1-b69d-fdc5fa5418b0 Geospatial Enabling Programme Procurement project- clarification log - OSC - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79ff4810-90f2-42f3-98e3-fe43c10db6fd Early market engagement attendance form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac46d2c5-7d72-4b59-af02-0c11625d199d Market engagement Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc406432-3902-4b53-8dbc-c58ac81ffab4 Geospatial Enabling Programme Procurement project- clarification log - OSC - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ff7b7f1-0156-4da2-a8df-a3282e741739 Geospatial Enabling Programme RFI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f0d9b54-dc1b-4e79-b19f-4203cc1f8650 Early market engagement attendance form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a26d7c69-28ef-45e9-85b1-7517ae7cf69e Market engagement Q&A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/896c09d5-903f-47f8-aafb-0bfff5df9d73 Geospatial Enabling Programme Procurement project- clarification log - OSC - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7390835-1874-47ea-93ce-0c1b93a210a0 Geospatial Enabling Programme RFI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46672408-15f6-4054-829d-628385a138b9 Update on the Geospatial Enabling Programme ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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