BELFAST-based technology company Neueda has been awarded the biggest chunk of a £21 million contract by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) to support its ongoing programme of digital transformation over the next three, but possibly five, years.
Aimed at moving 1.6 million transactions online annually, Daera has engaged Neueda to provide application development, technical delivery support, testing and Geographic Information System (GIS) services.
Neueda, which makes software products for clients including government and utilities, is the lead organisation in delivering the contract, with tech companies Version 1, SQS and Stiona also included in the winning bid.
The initial contract is worth £21m, with significant additional provision planned over the contract lifetime.
Brendan Monaghan, Neueda's chief executive, said: “It's an honour that Daera has again recognised the value and quality of our team’s technical skills to trust us as their digital partner for this highly complex and important project.
“We have worked in partnership with Daera for more than 10 years, modernising its technology systems and sharing skills with their internal tech teams.
“Notably, we worked with Daera to design and deliver an online system to increase the accuracy, efficiency and transparency of CAP payments to farmers, which has been recognised internationally as pioneering.
“This contract is of major significance to our business and a true testament to the talent of our people and unique partnership approach,” Mr Monaghan said.
Paul McGurnaghan, director of digital services at Daera, said: “We're delighted to be working with Neueda’s team of skilled specialists to support our digital transformation, an important piece of work aimed at making our operations more efficient and effective.”
Neueda employs around 200 people at its headquarters in Weaver's Court in Belfast and also has operations in London, New York, Malaga and Latvia.
