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HHT Support Data Centre Exit

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, based in Manchester, has awarded a contract titled "HHT Support Data Centre Exit" under the services category for data network support services. The procurement, conducted through a selective method via call-off from a framework agreement, is linked to the Hybrid Hosting Transformation Programme, aimed at transitioning from On-premise Data Centres to Hybrid Cloud Services. The award, valued at £832,433, was confirmed on 5th March 2026, with the contract period set from 20th March to 19th September 2026. The process has reached the award stage, and the opportunity was well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in network engineering and data centre services. The contract aligns with emerging trends toward hybrid cloud solutions, presenting opportunities for businesses with established capabilities in managed network engineering. SMEs focusing on innovative cloud-based solutions and efficient data centre exit strategies will find this project aligns with current industry needs and could foster future collaborations within the public sector. Redesmere Limited has been selected as the supplier, illustrating the potential for smaller businesses to secure substantial government contracts.

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Notice Title

HHT Support Data Centre Exit

Notice Description

A contract to provide a managed Network Engineering Service that is aligned with the demands arising from the Hybrid Hosting Transformation (HHT) Programme to exit the On-premise Data Centres that is being driven by Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d74ddf39-cac6-450b-9347-8a0061b71fdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3691ea-0a96-404d-8306-46c0f942e449
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72315100 - Data network support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£832,433 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Sep 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDESMERE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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