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Home Office · Central government

In brief

Home Office has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £40,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Procurement of Security Architecture Services

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 059469-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 065336-2026

About the buyer

Home OfficeLast 12 months

Procurements

214

Awards

121

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  1. SIEM/SOAR Solution for Jisc Security Operations Centre

    JiscUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours leftExpress interest

    £9.25mestimated
  2. Google Products & Services Reseller Framework Agreement

    Digital Health & Care WalesWalesIT services and software, Telecoms and networks

    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £15mframework ceiling
  3. The Provision of Access to Media Monitoring Services

    Cabinet OfficeUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  4. King's Trust DBS and Vetting Services

    The King's TrustUK-wideFinancial services and insurance, IT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £65kestimated
  5. Furze Down School - Managed IT Services Provision

    Furze Down SchoolUK-wideIT services and software

    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £400kestimated

From notice 059469-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 June 2026, last updated 10 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.