---
title: "Hosting and application support for Magic bridging contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9d66a9e-8966-4ee1-a189-e0ad359c718a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)"
published: "2024-10-29"
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# Hosting and application support for Magic bridging contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9d66a9e-8966-4ee1-a189-e0ad359c718a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the hosting and application support services for the Magic application. The procurement pertains to the IT services category, covering regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other international locations. The contract, valued at £600,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 30th September 2024 and the subsequent contract runs from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those capable of offering robust hosting and application support. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to engage, given the contract's suitability criteria. The awarded contract to Landmark Information Group Ltd. underscores the potential for hardware and software support providers to secure similar agreements, leveraging their expertise to manage critical applications effectively. Participating businesses stand to gain substantial market exposure and secure long-term governmental partnerships.

## Notice

This contract shall provide hosting and application support services for the Magic application (https://magic.defra.gov.uk/).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6cbc03-9db6-4590-bdd7-c2d32cf522ea |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (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 | LANDMARK INFORMATION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6cbc03-9db6-4590-bdd7-c2d32cf522ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6cbc03-9db6-4590-bdd7-c2d32cf522ea
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://magic.defra.gov.uk/

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