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title: "GSI Convergence Framework.Published for completeness, see description for details"
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# GSI Convergence Framework.Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71c9cadc-8f98-41ad-aae5-771e87bc734d

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking to procure IT services through the GSI Convergence Framework. This tender, classified under the category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, has a total contract value of £2,400,000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2017 and will conclude on 31st March 2019. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender having ended on 1st March 2017 in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business horizons in the IT services sector. Companies specialised in consulting, software development, and related IT support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their visibility and potential client base within the public sector.

## Notice

GSI Convergence Framework.This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e557bffc-a61e-4f07-8cf8-b462d84e660b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e557bffc-a61e-4f07-8cf8-b462d84e660b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e557bffc-a61e-4f07-8cf8-b462d84e660b
  22nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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