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title: "Starfish Hosting 2021 - 2023"
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# Starfish Hosting 2021 - 2023

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f76d81d5-5f2b-45fb-9136-bee8ff25c0b5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Starfish Hosting 2021 - 2023" involves the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and focuses on software support services related to fisheries regulations. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract having commenced on 1st April 2021 and running until 31st March 2023. The total contract value is £171,539, and the procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, which was below the threshold for broader competition. Key documentation can be accessed via the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with projects being facilitated throughout various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those offering software support capabilities aligned with regulatory compliance frameworks in the fisheries sector. Companies capable of providing specialised system support and maintenance solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts with Defra. As a large-scale initiative, it invites participation where agile organisations with experience in government contracting and fisheries-related IT applications may find a competitive advantage.

## Notice

System Support and Maintenance for a specialist IT application designed specifically to align with fisheries regulations. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4703dd5c-3d60-47fb-895e-595ddd2b4267 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,539 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,539 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4703dd5c-3d60-47fb-895e-595ddd2b4267

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4703dd5c-3d60-47fb-895e-595ddd2b4267
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfad5325-6810-416f-a172-536c329f5bdb
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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