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title: "Cefas: Provision of maintenance and support services for a financial support system"
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# Cefas: Provision of maintenance and support services for a financial support system

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f232e233-9780-404b-abcb-a069c90a4c2a

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the provision of maintenance and support services for a financial support system, classified as systems support services. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £55,000. The contract period commenced on 1 August 2021 and will run until 31 July 2022. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the successful bid awarded to Unit 4 Business Software Ltd. The tender concluded on 23 July 2021, and the delivery location is in Lowestoft, East of England, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services or systems support to expand their business by engaging in future similar contracts. Having experience or capabilities in maintaining financial support systems will be advantageous for those looking to compete. The awarded amount and the direct procurement method indicate that such contracts can often be less competitive and more accessible to qualified service providers, opening avenues for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of maintenance and support services for a financial support system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030b98ad-e00f-4e81-827d-b4245a1b06fc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030b98ad-e00f-4e81-827d-b4245a1b06fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030b98ad-e00f-4e81-827d-b4245a1b06fc
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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