---
title: "Hosting Capability Supplier Pre-Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c47"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Hosting Capability Supplier Pre-Market Engagement

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c47

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process initiated on 4 March 2026, seeking to engage a Hosting Capability Supplier. The contract is focused on providing 24/7 operational support to the department's data centres, encompassing maintenance, engineering, and service management services. This process is conducted under the CCS Framework RM6190, Lot 6, and falls within the services category, specifically targeting Information Technology Services in London, UK. Key suppliers will be notified by 3 April 2026, marking the engagement milestone in this procurement process, with the contract period anticipated from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2029.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial business growth potential for firms specialising in information technology services, particularly those proficient in data centre operations. The contract, valued at £85,000,000-£102,000,000, is well-suited for companies accustomed to working with public authorities and experienced in the delivery of complex IT services. Businesses that are part of the CCS Framework RM6190, Technology Services 4 Lot 6, will be best positioned to leverage their existing relationship and partake in this tender, further reinforcing their market presence and expanding their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

The Home Office, Enterprise Networks & Infrastructure function, is preparing a Further Competition to contract a Hosting Capability supplier to provide 24/7 operational support to the Home Office's data centres, including maintenance, engineering and service management services. This procurement which will be run via a Further Competition using CCS Framework RM6190 (Technology Services 4) Lot 6.

### Planning Information

Instructions will be sent to suppliers listed on CCS Framework RM6190 (Technology Services 4) Lot 6 via the CCS eSourcing Portal under Project_87680 - Hosting Capability Supplier (ITT_89394).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019408-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 12:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019408-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011785-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019408-2026
  4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011785-2026
  10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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