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title: "Procurement of GIO Data Platform Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0488bb"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-08-08"
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# Procurement of GIO Data Platform Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0488bb

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. The procurement, valued at up to £4,865,682.80 (ex VAT), was run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services. The contract was awarded to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd, and it will span an initial period of two years, with an option for a one-year extension. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The award was finalised on 10th July 2024, and the services will be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT service providers specialising in data platform services. Companies adept in consulting, software development, and big data analytics will find this contract highly relevant. The selection process applied the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, underscoring the importance of delivering value and innovation. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in government contracts, especially within environmental and agricultural sectors, would be well-suited to compete for future similar opportunities from DEFRA.

## Notice

This is a procurement for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. This was a procurement run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services, which resulted in two tenders from the market. The winning tenderer was selected through the application of MEAT in line with Government Procurement Process. The initial contract is for two years with a one year option, taking the total maximum value to PS4,865,682.80 (ex VAT) (subject to approval).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a procurement for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. This was a procurement run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services, which resulted in two tenders from the market. The winning tenderer was selected through the application of MEAT in line with Government Procurement Process. The initial contract is for two years with a one year option, taking the total maximum value to PS4,865,682.80 (ex VAT) (subject to approval). Additional information: This is a procurement for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. This was a procurement run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services, which resulted in two tenders from the market. The winning tenderer was selected through the application of MEAT in line with Government Procurement Process. The initial contract is for two years with a one year option, taking the total maximum value to PS4,865,682.80 (ex VAT) (subject to approval).

Options: One Optional Year's Extension taking the total value of the contract to PS4,865,682.80

### Procurement Information

This is a procurement for GIO Data Platform Services within the DEFRA Group. This was a procurement run through the Big Data and Analytics Framework provided by Crown Commercial Services, which resulted in two tenders from the market. The winning tenderer was selected through the application of MEAT in line with Government Procurement Process. The initial contract is for two years with a one year option, taking the total maximum value to PS4,865,682.80 (ex VAT) (subject to approval).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024961-2024 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,238,538 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024961-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.uk/

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