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R0 Hosting Contract

HOME OFFICE

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has concluded a procurement process for an "R0 Hosting Contract" in the IT services industry, specifically covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. This contract has a significant value of GBP 9,651,422.16 and was awarded to Vodafone Limited. The award falls under the 'services' procurement category and utilises a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with service delivery locations spanning the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories, as well as wider regions such as the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st April 2025 and the contract completion was documented as of 9th October 2025.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises equipped to handle comprehensive IT service contracts. The substantial contract value signifies extensive work scope, providing opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering IT infrastructure, consulting, and support services. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with capabilities in managing wide-ranging geographic service areas would find this project an ideal opportunity for leveraging expertise in IT services. Engaging in this contract can facilitate strategic partnerships and enhance market presence in public sector IT projects.

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Notice Title

R0 Hosting Contract

Notice Description

Contract Awarded for R0 Hosting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de193b3a-43ca-46b7-be95-0261aad285cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c2b4413-d417-4dd1-8572-64b3ab0c65a1
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
£7,947,241 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,651,422 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 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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