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title: "DEFRA Sustainability Management System"
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# DEFRA Sustainability Management System

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1175cd3-6c0f-4b0f-a921-b03333e48faa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DEFRA Sustainability Management System" has been completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The procurement was conducted to secure the IBM Envizi ESG Suite Software Licence and IBM Expert Labs' professional services necessary for implementing sustainability management and reporting. This award, completed on 15 April 2026, falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with the contract being valid from April 2026 to May 2028. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a targeted approach, and the awarded contract value is £387,838 GBP, with the potential to reach up to £550,000 GBP. The locations for delivery include the United Kingdom and other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software systems tailored to environmental management and compliance. Large enterprises such as IBM United Kingdom Limited could find these types of government contracts lucrative due to their scope and scale. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses that can offer bespoke software solutions and expert consultancy services in sustainability management, with a robust ability to handle extensive operational frameworks across varied geographic locations. Such contracts not only provide a stable revenue stream but also reinforce a service provider's reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for IBM Envizi ESG Suite Software Licence and IBM Expert Labs, Professional Services for Implementation and Perform Service to enable for Defra's Sustainability Management and Reporting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2badba6-3afe-4f00-b522-4bd4ae80c691 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 4 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £387,838 |
| 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 | 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2badba6-3afe-4f00-b522-4bd4ae80c691

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2badba6-3afe-4f00-b522-4bd4ae80c691
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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