Planning

Hosting Capability Supplier

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking a "Hosting Capability Supplier" within the information technology services category. This tender is focused on engaging a supplier capable of providing round-the-clock operational support for the Home Office's data centres, encompassing maintenance, engineering, and service management services. The procurement is being conducted under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6190 (Technology Services 4) Lot 6. A market engagement notice was published on 10th February 2026, with supplier instructions scheduled for 3rd April 2026. The project, located in London, will have an operational period starting on 1st December 2026 and ending on 30th November 2029. The total procurement value is estimated at £85 million, with a gross amount of £102 million.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with a focus on data centre management and operational support. Companies experienced in providing such comprehensive services, and already part of the CCS Framework RM6190, will likely be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could bolster a company's portfolio and increase its visibility in the public sector, which may lead to further business prospects. This procurement invites firms to demonstrate their capabilities in harnessing technology solutions and delivering extensive service management to one of the UK's key government departments.

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Notice Title

Hosting Capability Supplier

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_88926).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011785-2026
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
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 20262 months to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddatenterpriseservices@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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