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title: "GIO Capability Services - Software Development & Architecture"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4b7e46d-8137-4ec5-b3dd-fce230cd5354"
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# GIO Capability Services - Software Development & Architecture

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4b7e46d-8137-4ec5-b3dd-fce230cd5354

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for 'GIO Capability Services - Software Development & Architecture' to Coforge UK Limited. The procurement process was categorised as 'IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support'. The procurement method used was 'selective', involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to run from 1st January 2024 to 30th September 2024, with a tender period ending on 7th December 2023. The contract value is £19,974,600.

This procurement opportunity is suited for businesses in the IT services sector looking to provide consulting, software development, and support solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly relevant due to the 'sme' suitability designation. Firms interested in joining framework agreements and capable of delivering services in various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, are encouraged to explore this contract further for potential business growth.

## Notice

GIO Capability Services - Software Development & Architecture

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57cf3b90-1009-49cd-abfc-75e4f9872d80 |
| 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 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,974,600 |
| 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 |
| 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 | COFORGE |

## 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 Dec 2023 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57cf3b90-1009-49cd-abfc-75e4f9872d80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57cf3b90-1009-49cd-abfc-75e4f9872d80
  29th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f755cf58-e8ec-407e-af0d-6e2b83604ad4
  C22459_GIO Capability Services - Software Development Architecture_Order Form and SOW Template_v1.2 signed_Redacted

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