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contract_16646 - DDaT Central Software Engineering

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has undertaken a procurement process for "contract_16646 - DDaT Central Software Engineering" services, with a focus on software programming and consultancy. The procurement, which follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, covers diverse geographic regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and several global locations. The contract, valued at £80,000,000, spans four years from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030. PA Consulting Services Ltd, based in London, has been awarded this contract, marking the procurement process as complete with the current stage being an award update noted on 25th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software consultancy and engineering services. While it concludes with a large-scale contract awarded to PA Consulting Services Ltd, it demonstrates the demand for high-value software services. Businesses capable of delivering complex software programming and consultancy are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, especially those with capabilities to meet multifaceted geographical delivery requirements. Given the selective procurement method used here, building a strong reputation and aligning with framework agreements could bolster future participation in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

contract_16646 - DDaT Central Software Engineering

Notice Description

Central Software Engineering services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f102cf0c-26dc-47ea-af15-52785fb3db8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94301e8-dd08-43e5-9a3b-fd23881fa849
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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