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title: "Out-of-hours support service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-437fe364-f0d6-4339-a657-341aeac699fa"
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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-b5fd17-437fe364-f0d6-4339-a657-341aeac699fa

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for an out-of-hours support service, specifically aimed at providing support for various Borders-related applications. This tender, classified under the CPV code 72000000, falls within the IT services sector, with a contract valued at £36,000. The procurement method employed was limited, specifically negotiated without a call for competition. The contract period extended from 1st August 2016 to 1st June 2017, with the award notice published on 3rd April 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating in the IT services industry to engage with the Home Office. Companies that specialise in consulting, software development, or similar support services would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this sector, thus enabling potential business growth and fostering partnerships with governmental organisations.

## Notice

Support for various Borders-related applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/140b3c8b-535e-48f1-bd88-92e90b007635 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 1 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/140b3c8b-535e-48f1-bd88-92e90b007635

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/140b3c8b-535e-48f1-bd88-92e90b007635
  3rd April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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