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title: "DEFRA Software VAR 2023"
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# DEFRA Software VAR 2023

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8ee017d-de00-4728-822b-e722632ab2a2

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the software value added reseller (VAR) contract titled "DEFRA Software VAR 2023". The contract falls under the software-related services industry category (CPV code: 72260000). The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 11th July 2023, with the contract lasting from 12th July 2023 to 11th July 2026. The contract value is £25,000,000. The buyer organisation, DEFRA, is located at Horizon House, Deanery Road, Bristol, BS1 5AH, United Kingdom.

This award presents opportunities for businesses specializing in software value-added reselling services to engage with DEFRA. As the contract is set to run until 2026, it offers a stable revenue stream for the awarded supplier, Computacenter (UK) Limited. Businesses with experience in providing software-related services and operating under the selective procurement method are well-suited to compete for similar future tender opportunities. Understanding the specific industry category and the procurement method used can aid businesses in tailoring their bids effectively to secure government contracts in this domain.

## Notice

Value added reseller to provide software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a60fd95-664a-4d51-b033-4fabca634d7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2023 - 11 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a60fd95-664a-4d51-b033-4fabca634d7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a60fd95-664a-4d51-b033-4fabca634d7b
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3fcbfac-0025-47f4-a3dc-ba57871d6f31
  VAR - redacted contract

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