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title: "F5 Support 2018"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c3ccfd9-0f57-4710-9da7-7dd83b42648f"
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published: "2019-04-05"
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# F5 Support 2018

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c3ccfd9-0f57-4710-9da7-7dd83b42648f

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Home Office for the project titled "F5 Support 2018", which pertains to the IT services sector, specifically in software development and support. The procurement method used is selective, with a contract value of £166,469. The contract period runs from 18th July 2018 to 17th July 2019, with the tender period officially concluding on 18th July 2018. The project is based in Croydon, United Kingdom, and the successful supplier for this contract is Softcat Limited, who has been awarded the contract following the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services industry, especially those specialising in load balancer support and software solutions. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in consulting, software development, and IT support services are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements, particularly where public sector contracts are concerned.

## Notice

Support for F5 load balancers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b49868-f4c0-4336-a852-274012653fb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2018 - 17 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,469 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,469 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1XG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b49868-f4c0-4336-a852-274012653fb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b49868-f4c0-4336-a852-274012653fb2
  5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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