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title: "contract_16646 - DDaT Central Software Engineering"
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# contract_16646 - DDaT Central Software Engineering

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f102cf0c-26dc-47ea-af15-52785fb3db8f

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## Summary

The Home Office has undertaken a procurement process for "contract_16646 - DDaT Central Software Engineering" services, with a focus on software programming and consultancy. The procurement, which follows a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, covers diverse geographic regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and several global locations. The contract, valued at £80,000,000, spans four years from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030. PA Consulting Services Ltd, based in London, has been awarded this contract, marking the procurement process as complete with the current stage being an award update noted on 25th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software consultancy and engineering services. While it concludes with a large-scale contract awarded to PA Consulting Services Ltd, it demonstrates the demand for high-value software services. Businesses capable of delivering complex software programming and consultancy are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, especially those with capabilities to meet multifaceted geographical delivery requirements. Given the selective procurement method used here, building a strong reputation and aligning with framework agreements could bolster future participation in similar contracts.

## Notice

Central Software Engineering services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94301e8-dd08-43e5-9a3b-fd23881fa849 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94301e8-dd08-43e5-9a3b-fd23881fa849
- 25 Mar 2026 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94301e8-dd08-43e5-9a3b-fd23881fa849

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c94301e8-dd08-43e5-9a3b-fd23881fa849
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d459bea-616b-4a78-a4aa-688133ea5e45
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bbe97be-5471-4430-85dc-937f2a0d7eea
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