Contract Award Notice for Control Rooms Mobilisation Softcat

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has concluded a public procurement process for the "Control Rooms Mobilisation" project, awarding a contract to Softcat PLC with Zetron Limited as a key subcontractor. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically networking, Internet, and intranet software packages. This contract was awarded on 22nd May 2026, with a start date on the same day and an end date slated for 21st November 2029. It was a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework, Lot 5 Blue Light Services. The procurement stage is now complete, and the process took place in London, United Kingdom, with a contract value up to £5,984,392.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Internet and software solutions, especially those that are structured to handle large-scale service contracts like Softcat PLC. Although this particular contract was directly awarded, similar future opportunities might arise under framework agreements where skilled SMEs could also participate. This would be particularly advantageous for businesses offering innovative networking solutions or specialised software applications that cater to emergency and blue light services. Engaging in such contracts can be a powerful avenue for business growth and establishment in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice for Control Rooms Mobilisation Softcat

Notice Description

The Authority would like to confirm Softcat Plc with Zetron Limited as its Key Sub- Contractor have signed on the 22nd May 2026 a Call off Contract as a result of the Control Rooms Mobilisation Procurement with the Home Office. The Authority can confirm the supplier has been through a Get Quote process under RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Framework, lot 5 Blue Light Services. This is a Direct Award and has been ran in accordance with the process laid down in the Buyers Guidance Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-775a5a84-f2bd-468e-9b0e-00deb4a1bd6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f6a7e7-1a49-4ab7-ab04-f8e38b264fac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,984,392 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,984,392 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 Nov 2029 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
STRATFORD, LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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