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title: "SP_DD_DS01-98 Securing our borders.Published for completeness, see description for details"
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# SP_DD_DS01-98 Securing our borders.Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-debbb2ee-d59b-4c94-ba9f-f55db60c7822

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office, which is seeking IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet support, and related services, under the project titled "SP_DD_DS01-98 Securing our borders". The contract, valued at £1,782,000, was awarded to Equal Experts UK Limited and spans from 17th March 2016 to 16th March 2018. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure above threshold, with the procurement stage marked as complete and no further actions required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services. Businesses with expertise in software development, consulting, and digital support are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, especially those that can demonstrate innovative solutions to enhance border security. The visibility of this contract may also encourage firms to explore strategic partnerships with established suppliers to partake in upcoming procurement processes.

## Notice

SP_DD_DS01-98 Securing our borders.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/4c9c3b0f-fb32-4f37-af86-0ffaa5ebc34e |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2016 - 16 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,782,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,782,000 |
| 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 | EQUAL EXPERTS |

## 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/4c9c3b0f-fb32-4f37-af86-0ffaa5ebc34e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c9c3b0f-fb32-4f37-af86-0ffaa5ebc34e
  7th March 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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