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title: "Hydra Support and Maintenance Contract Award"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Hydra Support and Maintenance Contract Award

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6e39366-7470-406d-82ee-025339904248

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of support and maintenance services for the Hydra Suites. The contract, titled "Hydra Support and Maintenance Contract Award," falls under the industry category of technical support services (CPV code: 71356300). This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 1st January 2025 and ending on 31st December 2027. The contract, procured through a direct method described as a single tender action (below threshold), is valued at £45,887 GBP. The services will be delivered across two regions in the United Kingdom: Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. Key dates include the award date on 16th December 2024 and the contract start date on 1st January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the procurement method and contract requirements. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a working relationship with the Home Office and gain valuable experience in managing government contracts, which could lead to additional opportunities for growth and further public sector engagements.

## Notice

Contract award for the provision of support and maintenance services for the Hydra Suites for Home Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da74b91-2cd7-443f-b991-60d29d51a703 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,887 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,887 |
| 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 | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2WF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRITICAL SIMULATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da74b91-2cd7-443f-b991-60d29d51a703

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da74b91-2cd7-443f-b991-60d29d51a703
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/335f8612-af25-45e0-aebf-0b52ed062d8f
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