---
title: "DORA Data Retention Hosting and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686eb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# DORA Data Retention Hosting and Support Services

Buyer: RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686eb

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## Summary

The Rural Payments Agency, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process for "DORA Data Retention Hosting and Support Services." This contract, valued at £49,790, aims to provide secure hosting and support to maintain access to a legacy system for statutory data retention and assurance. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2033, ensuring long-term support for the IT services required in the United Kingdom's industry category of Information Technology Services. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with all relevant activities concluded as of April 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in Information Technology services, particularly in hosting and data support. Large-scale IT service providers like the winning supplier, GeoData Institute, are well-suited to deliver these services effectively. Companies looking to grow their business in the IT sector, especially those offering robust data retention solutions, may find similar opportunities in future projects with central government agencies. The emphasis on direct procurement below the competition threshold suggests an avenue for businesses experienced in handling high-security, legacy systems and support services to partner with governmental bodies. This contract illustrates the demand for reliable IT infrastructure support that could lead to further collaborations in the technology domain.

## Notice

Secure hosting and support services to maintain access to the legacy system for statutory data retention and assurance purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035891-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,790 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY |
| 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 | GEODATA INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035891-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035891-2026
  21st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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