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Provision of IBM BIG MATCH SOFTWARE

HOME OFFICE

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22 Nov 2025 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of IBM BIG MATCH SOFTWARE was conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. This contract, classified under the IT software package industry category, involves the continuation of matching software for the Home Office Data Service and Analytics. It operates across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The process was in the 'Award' stage with a contract period from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2027. The procurement was executed through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, with the award published on 22nd November 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT solutions, particularly those specialising in data matching software. Despite being a single-tender action, gaining a contract with the Home Office could facilitate business growth and enable further engagement in public sector projects. Although the suitability for SMEs or VCSEs was not indicated, large-scale businesses familiar with government projects would be particularly well-suited to this type of contract. Engaging with such high-profile government departments could enhance a company's reputation and visibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of IBM BIG MATCH SOFTWARE

Notice Description

This notice is to cover the contract award for the provision / contract renewal of IBM Big Match / Match 360 software to allow for the continuation of matching software for Home Office Data Service and Analytics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18f35b25-1110-4ea3-8b97-ba3685b90b32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410173d-88ca-4474-aabb-689001605042
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,612,944 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,612,944 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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