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title: "Out-of-hours support service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d025b80-2523-40d8-b3a2-82b2c2bafce8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2017-04-03"
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# Out-of-hours support service

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d025b80-2523-40d8-b3a2-82b2c2bafce8

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking to provide an out-of-hours support service for various Borders-related applications, with a total contract value of £70,000. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement method utilised for this contract was negotiated without a call for competition, and the award was published on 3rd April 2017, following the completion of the tender phase. Services will be delivered in London, with the contract period extending from 1st December 2015 to 1st June 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in IT services. Businesses well-suited to compete may include those offering software solutions, consulting services, or technical support in a governmental context. Engaging in this contract could enable smaller firms to gain valuable experience and establish relationships within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and growth opportunities.

## Notice

Support for various Borders-related applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590c5b5a-679a-4e47-a1be-89e42ded973f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2015 - 1 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SILEX CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590c5b5a-679a-4e47-a1be-89e42ded973f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590c5b5a-679a-4e47-a1be-89e42ded973f
  3rd April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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