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title: "HHT Support Data Centre Exit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d74ddf39-cac6-450b-9347-8a0061b71fdc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# HHT Support Data Centre Exit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d74ddf39-cac6-450b-9347-8a0061b71fdc

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions, based in Manchester, has awarded a contract titled "HHT Support Data Centre Exit" under the services category for data network support services. The procurement, conducted through a selective method via call-off from a framework agreement, is linked to the Hybrid Hosting Transformation Programme, aimed at transitioning from On-premise Data Centres to Hybrid Cloud Services. The award, valued at £832,433, was confirmed on 5th March 2026, with the contract period set from 20th March to 19th September 2026. The process has reached the award stage, and the opportunity was well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in network engineering and data centre services. The contract aligns with emerging trends toward hybrid cloud solutions, presenting opportunities for businesses with established capabilities in managed network engineering. SMEs focusing on innovative cloud-based solutions and efficient data centre exit strategies will find this project aligns with current industry needs and could foster future collaborations within the public sector. Redesmere Limited has been selected as the supplier, illustrating the potential for smaller businesses to secure substantial government contracts.

## Notice

A contract to provide a managed Network Engineering Service that is aligned with the demands arising from the Hybrid Hosting Transformation (HHT) Programme to exit the On-premise Data Centres that is being driven by Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3691ea-0a96-404d-8306-46c0f942e449 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 19 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £832,433 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDESMERE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72315100 - Data network support services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3691ea-0a96-404d-8306-46c0f942e449

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a3691ea-0a96-404d-8306-46c0f942e449
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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