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Professional Services Workflow Continuous Service Plan

HOME OFFICE

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22 Jul 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, the Home Office, has completed a procurement process for the "Professional Services Workflow Continuous Service Plan" pertaining to the improvement of kiosks used in criminal investigations to examine mobile phones. This contract, awarded to MSAB, a large supplier based in Reading, is a direct procurement method that falls below the threshold, thus not requiring competition. The contract began on 28th July 2025 and will conclude on 27th July 2026. This procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically within the software maintenance and repair services sector, according to CPV 72267000. The project is centred in London, where the Home Office is located.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in software maintenance and repair services, particularly those capable of enhancing and streamlining technological tools used in sensitive law enforcement contexts. Companies that offer innovative technology solutions and can deploy efficient service enhancements would be well-suited to pursue similar direct procurement opportunities in the public sector. The Home Office's emphasis on improving efficiencies in investigative tools highlights an ongoing demand for skilled providers in this area, offering a scope for businesses to establish themselves as key players in supplying cutting-edge solutions to central government entities.

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Notice Title

Professional Services Workflow Continuous Service Plan

Notice Description

The provision of improvements and added efficiencies to kiosks used in criminal investigations to examine mobile phones.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05640d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042118-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,995 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ieprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MSAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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