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Hydra Support and Maintenance Contract Award

HOME OFFICE

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17 Dec 2024 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of support and maintenance services for the Hydra Suites. The contract, titled "Hydra Support and Maintenance Contract Award," falls under the industry category of technical support services (CPV code: 71356300). This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 1st January 2025 and ending on 31st December 2027. The contract, procured through a direct method described as a single tender action (below threshold), is valued at £45,887 GBP. The services will be delivered across two regions in the United Kingdom: Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. Key dates include the award date on 16th December 2024 and the contract start date on 1st January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the procurement method and contract requirements. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a working relationship with the Home Office and gain valuable experience in managing government contracts, which could lead to additional opportunities for growth and further public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydra Support and Maintenance Contract Award

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of support and maintenance services for the Hydra Suites for Home Office.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6e39366-7470-406d-82ee-025339904248
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da74b91-2cd7-443f-b991-60d29d51a703
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,887 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,887 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2WF
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITICAL SIMULATIONS

Further Information

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