---
title: "Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0498b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-09-06"
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# Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC)

Buyer: RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0498b5

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## Summary

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA), as part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Network, has awarded a contract for a Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC) in the IT software development services industry. The contract, valued at £123,850, is located in the UK and was awarded to Ordnance Survey. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to the protection of exclusive rights. This procurement process was completed with the contract signed on 31st August 2024, and it has now reached the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development, particularly those with expertise in geographic information systems and environmental monitoring. The Landcover change detection PoC is a crucial step in leveraging advanced algorithms for environmental protection, making it suitable for businesses that can provide niche, innovative solutions. Companies with robust intellectual property and proprietary technologies would find such exclusive tenders particularly rewarding, underscoring the value of unique capabilities in gaining competitive edges in governmental contracts.

## Notice

Landcover change detection Proof of Concept (PoC).

### Procurement Information

This Proof of Concept (PoC) has been awarded to Ordnance Survey on the basis of exclusive rights, since the detection algorithm is based on proprietary IPR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028574-2024 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 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 | £123,850 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY (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 | ORDNANCE SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028574-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.os.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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