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title: "Provision and Support of F5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# Provision and Support of F5

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8f383c3-2583-42b1-9810-90791af61ebe

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## Summary

The Home Office, located in London, has awarded a contract to BT PLC for the provision and support of F5 systems following a competitive process under the CCS Framework RM6098. The contract, valued at £222,839, will commence on 3rd March 2026 and conclude on 2nd March 2028, with a possible extension of 12 months. This procurement relates to computer supplies and IT services, specifically in computer control systems and servers. The tender used a selective method, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement, and was completed with award details published on 5th March 2026. The delivery location for the services is the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer supplies or IT services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide technical support and system management for F5 products. Companies with expertise in IT services for public sector organisations, especially those familiar with selective procurement processes and framework agreements, would find this tender advantageous. Establishing a relationship with a prominent government entity like the Home Office could offer significant potential for growth in both the public and private sectors.

## Notice

Following a Further Competition on CCS Framework RM6098, the Home Office has awarded a contract to BT PLC for the provision and support of F5. The value is PS222,839. The contract duration is 3 years with an option to extend by a further 12-months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e57260a-6e9d-46e2-b39f-96479fcaf60f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £222,839 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £222,839 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNCIATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 48151000 - Computer control system
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e57260a-6e9d-46e2-b39f-96479fcaf60f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e57260a-6e9d-46e2-b39f-96479fcaf60f
  5th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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