Scope
Description
To provide GIS and database management in support of plant health strategies in England.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Single supplier framework
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 July 2025
Contract dates
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48610000 - Database systems
- 72320000 - Database services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name |
|---|
| Invoicing |
| Database Access |
| Standards and Security |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
This is a legacy system that would have disproportionate technical difficulties to move to another supplier. A four year framework gives flexibility to maintain as required, whilst we consider how to modernise the system longer term.
Supplier
SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: RC000668
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYM-1459-DZYL
University Road, Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Email: jb@geodata.soton.ac.uk
Website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government