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title: "Alpha Sponsorship"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7770acfb-2127-4ca6-8c11-3374ca79f25e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2018-11-23"
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# Alpha Sponsorship

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7770acfb-2127-4ca6-8c11-3374ca79f25e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Alpha Sponsorship" project was conducted by the Home Office, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement method utilised was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded to Hive IT Limited for a total value of £1,500,000, with the contract period commencing on 9 December 2015 and concluding on 8 December 2017. The award notice was published on 23 November 2018.

This opportunity presents a substantial growth avenue for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those offering software development and consulting capabilities. Given the scale of this contract, larger firms with experience in public sector projects or SMEs that demonstrate capability in delivering similar services could compete effectively. With the previous contract being awarded, similar upcoming tenders may become available and provide a pathway for interested parties to engage with the Home Office or expand their portfolio through government projects.

## Notice

Resources for Alpha phase of the Sponsorship project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd6bb12-c29b-4464-899d-0ef216c434be |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2015 - 8 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | 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 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd6bb12-c29b-4464-899d-0ef216c434be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd6bb12-c29b-4464-899d-0ef216c434be
  23rd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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