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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Voucher Incentive Scheme" has been completed, with the award granted on 25th June 2026. The buying organisation, the Home Office, based in London, sought IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support grouped under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant contract, valued at £180,000, covers the period from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2028. Although the tender process ended on 22nd May 2026, the final award marks the transition to the award stage. The services will be applicable across multiple geographical regions, including the United Kingdom and broader locations like the British Oversea Territories and Europe.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs, given the specified suitability for such enterprises. IT service companies focusing on consulting, software development, and support could find themselves well-positioned to benefit from participating in similar future procurements from the Home Office, which is a major government department. The contract’s scope across various regions also implies potential for expanding market reach and influence. Suppliers participating in framework agreements have a strategic advantage due to the streamlined procurement method, which reduces the competitive field and provides a potential avenue for long-term collaborations with government entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Voucher incentive Scheme

Notice Description

Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4dc3ef8-5b4a-45ee-a064-c4f4aa9e6074
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7f34ec-dffa-4943-a666-3b91ec6c3f26
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARK RETAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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