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Provision and Support of F5

HOME OFFICE

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, has awarded a contract to BT PLC for the provision and support of F5 systems following a competitive process under the CCS Framework RM6098. The contract, valued at £222,839, will commence on 3rd March 2026 and conclude on 2nd March 2028, with a possible extension of 12 months. This procurement relates to computer supplies and IT services, specifically in computer control systems and servers. The tender used a selective method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, and was completed with award details published on 5th March 2026. The delivery location for the services is the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer supplies or IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide technical support and system management for F5 products. Companies with expertise in IT services for public sector organisations, especially those familiar with selective procurement processes and framework agreements, would find this tender advantageous. Establishing a relationship with a prominent government entity like the Home Office could offer significant potential for growth in both the public and private sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision and Support of F5

Notice Description

Following a Further Competition on CCS Framework RM6098, the Home Office has awarded a contract to BT PLC for the provision and support of F5. The value is PS222,839. The contract duration is 3 years with an option to extend by a further 12-months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8f383c3-2583-42b1-9810-90791af61ebe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e57260a-6e9d-46e2-b39f-96479fcaf60f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30237300 - Computer supplies

48151000 - Computer control system

48822000 - Computer servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£222,839 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,839 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 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
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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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNCIATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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