---
title: "Project 35629 Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039844"
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# Project 35629 Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039844

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in the UK has initiated the "Project 35629 Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP)" to enhance digital and IT capabilities for regulatory activities. The procurement focuses on "Internet or intranet client application development services" under the services category. Based in London, the project involves a substantial contract worth £54.5 million, set to conclude on 15th May 2026. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being granted to Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited. The programme incorporates multiple initiatives including the Regulatory Services Programme and Waste Tracking. This procurement was conducted without a prior call for competition, utilising the Crown Commercial Service's Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 Framework Agreement.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for companies in the digital transformation and IT services sectors to expand their business, especially those specialising in Microsoft Power Platform & Azure technologies. Businesses with expertise in application development, system integrations, and AI-based analytics are particularly well-suited. The contract aligns with Defra's strategic objectives of updating legacy systems and implementing new requirements from the Environment Act 2021, providing a platform to showcase digital prowess. The strong partnership potential with a well-established public authority like Defra also establishes a foundation for future engagements.

## Notice

The Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP) will transform digital and IT capabilities for regulatory activities within Defra and its ALBs. The programme combines 4 programmes: Regulatory Services Programme - Environment Agency Waste Tracking - DEFRA Programme Collection & Packaging Reforms - DEFRA Programme Environment Monitoring & Planning Programme - DEFRA Programme

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Smart Environmental Regulation Programme (SERP) will transform digital and IT capabilities for regulatory activities within Defra and its ALBs. The programme combines 4 programmes: Regulatory Services Programme - Environment Agency Waste Tracking - DEFRA Programme

Options: Two year contract period with a six month optional extension period only.

### Procurement Information

The Procurement was competed via the Crown Commercial Service RM1043.7 Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 Framework Agreement, therefore prior publication was not required as Government Framework Agreement was used. There was not an option on this system that allowed us to select 'Government Framework' call-off as the 'Type of Procedure'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003176-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Additional buyers | 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 | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003176-2026
- 17 Jan 2023 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001450-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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