Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c98-2d81-727f-b5b3-eb11d05dc1db/defra-application-development-and-maintenance-support-services-strategy pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Defra - Application Development and Maintenance Support Services Strategy [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Feb 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Provision of an holistic supply chain to provide capability and capacity to support the development of applications and Application Maintenance and Support (AMS) services from October 2022 through to 2030 covering the following elements: Provision of Application Maintenance and Support (AMS) services from 1st June 2023 for approximately 200 applications; Procurement of new ADMS frameworks to support Defra's Application Development pipeline for the next 8 years; Procurement of Resource Augmentation framework(s) to support internal software development teams with a flexible resourcing model; and Procurement of a new framework(s) for SME suppliers to be able to provide niche tools and skill sets. Additional information: Defra is drafting an Application Development and Maintenance Support (ADMS) Services Strategy (Strategy) to support the significant amount of Application Development activity that will be required by its Arms-Length Bodies over the next 8 years and the procurement of an Application Maintenance Support Services Contract. In preparing the Strategy Defra is interested in the supply markets view of its Strategy, what the market can offer, etc. This Prior Information Notice is being issued to inform any interested suppliers of a virtual Supplier briefing of the Strategy on the 15th February 2022 and further Defra will also be holding individual briefings with interested suppliers between 21st February 2022 and 25th February 2022. This PIN will be advertised via [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) and also through [gov.uk/contracts-finder](https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder) . If and when it is available, suppliers are encouraged to check these sources for further information. Suppliers registering an interest will be issued with additional information regarding the Supplier Day. Please register interest in this opportunity via email to: using the email title "ADMS Interested Supplier." Please include the following information in your email: - Company name - Company number - Contact details including email, telephone and preferred person to contact - A brief summary of the market you operate in, and how you position yourselves within this in relation to requirement Read full description ## CPV classification Programming services of systems and user software Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/80ef431b-329f-4059-834f-7feec3c9617b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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