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title: "Alpha Sponsorship (2)"
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# Alpha Sponsorship (2)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e20c9f1-86c4-4d83-a43f-88f9ae6e52c2

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## Summary

The tender titled "Alpha Sponsorship (2)" was conducted by the Home Office, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement method used was selective, taking the form of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16th November 2015, and the contract period spanned from 15th November 2017 to 31st August 2018. The total value of the awarded contract was GBP 309,550, with the winning supplier being Hive IT Limited, based in Sheffield.

This contract presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and development solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in retaining key personnel and delivering ongoing support and development for IT projects would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The focus on retaining developer staff highlights a demand for skilled contractors in this industry, making it essential for suppliers to position themselves as reliable partners in project delivery.

## Notice

Retaining key developer staff from the original Alpha Sponsorship contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df508bc3-077b-4ccf-8b54-ab0d10ecd1e0 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £309,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £309,550 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIVE IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df508bc3-077b-4ccf-8b54-ab0d10ecd1e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df508bc3-077b-4ccf-8b54-ab0d10ecd1e0
  23rd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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