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title: "Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC)"
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buyer: "RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY (RPA)"
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# Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC)

Buyer: RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY (RPA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b65e92fc-2b76-45d8-a4b8-6155c840b7a6

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## Summary

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has completed the procurement process for a Proof of Concept (PoC) on landcover change detection, classified under Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent). This direct procurement was conducted as a single tender action below threshold. The contract, valued at £123,850, covers services with a delivery scope that extends to the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract start date of 2nd September 2024 and an end date of 1st April 2025, with the award having been confirmed on 31st August 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Geographic information systems and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are well-suited to leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities in high-profile projects, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector. Ordnance Survey, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the strategic value of such contracts for entities aiming for business growth through public sector engagements.

## Notice

A proof of concept for landcover change detection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20faffc-e615-487e-8123-dca7d8f0935a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,850 |
| 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 | RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY (RPA) |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Thames |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORDNANCE SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20faffc-e615-487e-8123-dca7d8f0935a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a20faffc-e615-487e-8123-dca7d8f0935a
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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