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Central Security Architecture

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 13:26

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is undertaking a significant procurement process titled "Central Security Architecture," aimed at acquiring security architecture services. This procurement, situated within the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" industry category, signifies an important development in the United Kingdom's central government public authority sector. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a key upcoming date for future notice being 1st August 2026. The process, which will follow an open procedure, is set to allocate contracts starting from 1st February 2027 through to 31st January 2031, with an estimated contract value of £40,000,000 (gross amount of £48,000,000). Interested parties are to note that this opportunity is likely to be detailed further on the Find a Tender platform.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and related support services. The open procedure provides a fair playing ground for a diverse range of enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing the potential for participation and competition. With the contract spanning over four years, businesses will have the chance to engage in long-term strategic partnerships with the UK government, contributing to robust security solutions while benefiting from stable revenue streams and growth opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Security Architecture

Notice Description

Procurement of Security Architecture Services

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/059469-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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