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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 15:31

Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Central DevOps" is being led by the Home Office, a central government public authority based in London, UK. This tender falls within the services category, specifically targeting IT services such as consulting, software development, internet, and support. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned procurement notice published on 10th June 2026. The end date for the tender period is set for 1st October 2026, with the award period scheduled to conclude by 15th November 2026. The procurement method is an "open procedure," making it accessible to eligible participants, with communication details slated to be updated by 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in DevOps, software programming, and system support. With a substantial contract value grossly estimated at £210,000,000, it offers growth potential for small to large-scale businesses capable of delivering high-quality IT consulting and software solutions. Those with a track record of collaborating with central government agencies or experience in executing large-scale IT projects in compliance with the relevant legal frameworks, such as the UKPGA 2023/54, stand to benefit the most from this opportunity. Given the open procurement method, the tender is well-suited to businesses that can competitively showcase their capabilities in a transparent and competitive bidding environment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Central DevOps

Notice Description

Procurement of DevOps Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b231
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054910-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£175,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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