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title: "Technical Design Authority and Assurance Services"
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# Technical Design Authority and Assurance Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdb32df2-ec11-4ded-9da2-a2bd2d1be15d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Technical Design Authority and Assurance Services" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract falls within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a total value of £500,000. The contract was awarded on January 1, 2021, and the services covered were to be delivered from January 4, 2021, until June 30, 2021. The procurement method used was selective, as it involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on December 31, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services and consultancy. Companies with expertise in software development, systems integration, or related support services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with governmental entities like the Defra Network can lead to substantial growth for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects.

## Notice

Technical Design Authority and Assurance Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd99b17e-7c80-47b0-b3fa-c852e5d3a58a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd99b17e-7c80-47b0-b3fa-c852e5d3a58a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd99b17e-7c80-47b0-b3fa-c852e5d3a58a
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65abcc65-9853-44c9-9584-ccef76f2f1d3
  n/a

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