---
title: "Development and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052691"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052691.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-27"
---

# Development and Support Services

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052691

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office is planning a procurement process for "Development and Support Services," focused on providing third-party software support and development. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is based in the United Kingdom, specifically in Taunton. The procedure is currently in the planning update stage, with future notice expected on 1st September 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2029. The procurement method identified is a competitive flexible procedure, with the estimated contract value being £9.6 million gross (£8 million net).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT consulting and support sector, particularly those specialising in software development and Internet services. Companies capable of offering comprehensive software support and development solutions will find this contract a substantial opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their services within the public sector. Firms with expertise in IT services ready to engage in competitive bidding will be well-suited for participation in this procurement process. The planned timeline offers ample preparation period for businesses to strategise and submit competitive proposals.

## Notice

Third Party Software Support and Development services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027584-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 08:55 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027584-2025
- 27 May 2025 at 08:45 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027574-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027584-2025
  27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027574-2025
  27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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