Planning

Hosting Capability Supplier Pre-Market Engagement

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Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 11:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process initiated on 4 March 2026, seeking to engage a Hosting Capability Supplier. The contract is focused on providing 24/7 operational support to the department's data centres, encompassing maintenance, engineering, and service management services. This process is conducted under the CCS Framework RM6190, Lot 6, and falls within the services category, specifically targeting Information Technology Services in London, UK. Key suppliers will be notified by 3 April 2026, marking the engagement milestone in this procurement process, with the contract period anticipated from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in information technology services, particularly those proficient in data centre operations. The contract, valued at £85,000,000-£102,000,000, is well-suited for companies accustomed to working with public authorities and experienced in the delivery of complex IT services. Businesses that are part of the CCS Framework RM6190, Technology Services 4 Lot 6, will be best positioned to leverage their existing relationship and partake in this tender, further reinforcing their market presence and expanding their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hosting Capability Supplier Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

The Home Office, Enterprise Networks & Infrastructure function, is preparing a Further Competition to contract a Hosting Capability supplier to provide 24/7 operational support to the Home Office's data centres, including maintenance, engineering and service management services. This procurement which will be run via a Further Competition using CCS Framework RM6190 (Technology Services 4) Lot 6.

Planning Information

Instructions will be sent to suppliers listed on CCS Framework RM6190 (Technology Services 4) Lot 6 via the CCS eSourcing Portal under Project_87680 - Hosting Capability Supplier (ITT_89394).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019408-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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