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R0 Hosting Contract

HOME OFFICE

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01 Dec 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "R0 Hosting Contract" was conducted by the Home Office, an integral department within the UK Government based at 10 Princes Parade, Liverpool, England. This tender, classified under "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support," involved a substantial contract valued at £8,668,218.06. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being officially awarded to Vodafone Limited on 1 April 2025, for a revised value of £9,651,422.16. The tender targeted a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, European countries, and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with the capability to deliver comprehensive solutions in consulting, software development, and internet support. While the Home Office has already awarded the contract to Vodafone Limited, similar future opportunities may arise through framework agreements or call-offs, providing potential growth and collaboration opportunities for organisations with a strong track record in delivering IT services for government projects. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts in similar domains might consider preparing for tendering opportunities, focusing on developing bespoke and secure IT solutions to meet governmental needs.

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Notice Title

R0 Hosting Contract

Notice Description

Contract Awarded for R0 Hosting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcd995e6-16c4-4ea7-86d1-2205fc2185e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/467e7790-ac6f-4065-ac97-ab9c53d8d14e
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
£8,668,218 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,651,422 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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
Nicola Boyle
Contact Email
dbscommercial@dbs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443000724242

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
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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