---
title: "Development and Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b56f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# Development and Support Services

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b56f

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority located in Taunton, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Development and Support Services." This contract pertains to the software development industry and involves providing IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process followed a selective method under a framework agreement and is in the award stage. The award notice was published on 16th June 2026, with the standstill period set to end on 25th June 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 29th June 2026 and conclude on 28th June 2029, with potential extensions for up to three additional years, making the maximum extent date 28th June 2032. The location for the delivery of these services is within the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services and software development. With a total contract value estimated at £13.8 million, it creates a substantial growth opportunity for firms in the digital transformation sector. Businesses that excel in providing comprehensive software solutions, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The structured framework procurement method can benefit businesses familiar with navigating selective processes and those capable of meeting the technical and quality standards required by the UK Hydrographic Office.

## Notice

A requirement for the provision of software development and associated services for the UKHO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056400-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCRUMCONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 07:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056400-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://scrumconnect.com/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04eac3
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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