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title: "HCL Software Support 2026"
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# HCL Software Support 2026

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2162133-f692-4561-91e3-0fd73070e4f3

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) initiated a procurement process titled "HCL Software Support 2026," categorised under software support services (CPV 72261000). The procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. The service location encompasses multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and beyond. Key details include a contract value of £100,000 and a service period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The award was activated on 24th July 2026, with Origina UK Ltd selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and software services, particularly those able to meet selective procurement criteria. Companies focused on providing comprehensive software support solutions and with expertise in contractual engagements with government bodies would find this contract suitable for growth. Additionally, the procurement is particularly accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aligning with DEFRA’s procurement strategies. Business expansion into public sector projects within DEFRA's remit could offer sustained opportunities for participating suppliers.

## Notice

HCL Software Support 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e077d6e-a0b6-40b0-8c8b-c7ea6c450ed6 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | ORIGINA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e077d6e-a0b6-40b0-8c8b-c7ea6c450ed6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e077d6e-a0b6-40b0-8c8b-c7ea6c450ed6
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3895de59-b2f0-498b-9dc5-ed37c87da821
  Complete_with_Docusign_RM155714-G-Cloud-14_Redacted

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