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Central Architecture Services

HOME OFFICE

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24 Jan 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract titled "Central Architecture Services" for the provision of technical architecture services, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). This procurement process, which is currently at the Award stage, was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £40,000,000, will commence on 7th January 2025 and end on 6th January 2029. This procurement opportunity involved various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, and concluded the tendering process on 29th March 2024.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in IT and technical architecture services, particularly those experienced in SFIA 3, 4 & 5 service levels. Given the comprehensive scope and substantial financial value of the contract, businesses capable of delivering complex and scalable IT solutions will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expansion and revenue growth. Furthermore, although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not specifically targeted for this contract, large IT service providers, like the awarded supplier Cognizant, are ideally positioned to leverage their resources and expertise to meet the Home Office's requirements.

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Notice Title

Central Architecture Services

Notice Description

Central contract for the provision of technical architecture services - SFIA 3, 4 & 5 services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2ebcf63-2abd-4331-bdd4-552a5736a9be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63e848a3-e569-4689-b59b-c6856fb9423a
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2029 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ddatcontracts@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 035 0000

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

COGNIZANT

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