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contract_15862 - DBS R1/R0 Networks 2025/2027

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09 Jul 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract titled "DBS R1/R0 Networks 2025/2027," initiated by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specified by CPV code 72000000, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This tender, procured via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage, with Vodafone Limited appointed as the supplier. The tender was completed for £870,000 GBP and encompasses both a national and international delivery scope, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, European territories, and beyond. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the award active from 3rd March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large companies or enterprises with capabilities in IT service provision, particularly those experienced in network solutions, consulting, and support services. Businesses adept at working within government frameworks, particularly those familiar with the Home Office's operational requirements, will be well-positioned to leverage such contracts for growth. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, due to specified suitability criteria, established companies with large-scale operational capacity will find such opportunities lucrative, allowing for geographical and services expansion, especially given the broad delivery locations and substantial contract value.

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Notice Title

contract_15862 - DBS R1/R0 Networks 2025/2027

Notice Description

R1/Ro Networks - Vodafone

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9737e005-75d0-437d-ab2b-90cfd71894fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522797a1-abaa-427e-bc0a-bc9b4828d3bf
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
Tim Carter
Contact Email
tim.carter1@dbs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02040350000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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