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Central Security Architecture

Home Office

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 16:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 14:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a procurement process titled "Central Security Architecture," which aims to acquire security architecture services. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with significant dates including a webinar scheduled for 17th July 2026 and a future notice date on 14th September 2026. Located in London, the services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom with the contract period commencing on 1st February 2027 and concluding on 31st January 2031. The procurement method utilized is an open procedure, indicative of a transparent and competitive selection process.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies in the IT services sector, particularly those specializing in security architecture. With an estimated contract value of £40 million, it offers significant revenue potential. The open procedure, along with the suitability criteria encouraging SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, makes it an attractive proposition for businesses across various scales. Companies proficient in consulting, software development, Internet, and support services could find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their governmental portfolio and establish themselves further within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Security Architecture

Notice Description

Procurement of Security Architecture Services

Planning Information

Webinar with presentation and attendee Q & A on Friday 17th July 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065336-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Postcode Area
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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