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04 Aug 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Project_19311 - Confluent Platform Platinum" was conducted by the Home Office, headquartered at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. This contract is categorised under the industry of "Platform interconnectivity software package" with CPV code 48211000. The location for the procurement is London, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement stage is the Award phase, as the contract has been awarded and is in active status. The procurement method used was selective, sourced as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 31st October 2023, with the contract period spanning from 25th July 2025 to 24th July 2028, involving a total contract value of £2,769,886.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and IT services, particularly those adept in platform interconnectivity solutions. Large enterprises equipped to deliver complex software solutions would find this opportunity advantageous, given the substantial contract value and the extended contract term. Although the procurement framework is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it is ideal for businesses experienced in framework agreements and government contracts. Successful participation could enhance a company's portfolio and offer long-term growth through the provision of essential software services for the Home Office.

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Notice Title

Project_19311 - Confluent Platform Platinum

Notice Description

Somerford provision of Confluent Platinum Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0900ebd3-a299-4acf-bc14-654021f063fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acef4e8c-136b-4263-98f1-5b125e326811
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,769,886 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,769,886 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERFORD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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