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title: "DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 2-Programme, Operations and Delivery Management"
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# DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 2-Programme, Operations and Delivery Management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e434b15e-3d29-4b23-a86a-e014a2e921d5

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), based in London, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "DDaT Capability-as-a-Service: Service Type 2-Programme, Operations and Delivery Management." This initiative, valued at £27,000,000, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's period extends from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2030, and the award stage was completed on 10th February 2026, with UBDS IT Consulting Limited being the selected supplier. Procurement areas include the United Kingdom and international regions such as the Channel Islands and Europe.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT consulting firms that specialise in programme and delivery management services. The involvement in providing digital data and technology capabilities represents a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their footprint in government contracts. The nature of the procurement, supportive of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), makes it especially advantageous for companies in this segment of the market to engage. The framework agreement approach signifies a stable, long-term engagement opportunity, enabling businesses to build a sustainable relationship with DEFRA over the four-year period.

## Notice

DDaT Capability-as-a-Service for Programme, Operations and Delivery Management capabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/279d633f-49aa-45d2-8457-8993c2308a13 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UBDS IT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/279d633f-49aa-45d2-8457-8993c2308a13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/279d633f-49aa-45d2-8457-8993c2308a13
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3772d50-66d3-4da3-8c47-75fb9716b19f
  Order Form DDaT CaaS Service Type 2_UBDS V1.0 FINAL_Redacted

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