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title: "Procurement for Continued Maintenance and Support for Exodis-FMD and the Economic Consequences Model (ECM)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496b5"
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published: "2024-08-30"
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# Procurement for Continued Maintenance and Support for Exodis-FMD and the Economic Consequences Model (ECM)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496b5

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a procurement process for the continued maintenance and support of the Exodis-FMD and the Economic Consequences Model (ECM). The contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The primary procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the supplier’s unique technical expertise and intellectual property rights. The contract, valued at £99,957, was awarded to Risk Solutions on 2nd July 2024, and the services will be delivered remotely across the UK. The procurement stage is complete.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support. The project might be especially suited for businesses with proprietary technologies or unique technical capabilities, as highlighted by Risk Solutions' selection under the single-source procurement rationale. Potential contractors could position themselves strategically by developing niche expertise or innovative solutions that meet specific governmental needs, enhancing their profiles and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Continued support of Supplier owned (due to IP) model that supports critical DEFRA outputs

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Continued support of Supplier owned (due to IP) model that supports critical DEFRA outputs. Additional information: Single Source contract for support with the justification for single source under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - this is due to the Supplier holding the IPR and being the expert in this software that are necessary to the Environment Agency.

Options: Optional Tasks to be Called Off at total value of PS49,476

### Procurement Information

Single Source contract with Risk Solutions for the Exodis FMD and ECM due to the Supplier being the only provider of this key service. Although this initial requirement is below the PCR 2015 threshold for supplies and services (PS139,688), the justification for single source under regulation 32 (2) (b) of the PCR 2015 for use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication is against reason ii) "competition is absent for technical reasons" - this is due to the Supplier holding the IPR and being the expert in this software that are necessary to the Environment Agency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027730-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £99,957 |

## 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 | RISK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027730-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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