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Framework Engineering

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22 Sep 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has issued a substantial Framework Engineering Contract valued at £87.83 million, under the procurement category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract, aimed at enhancing and maintaining the Atlas platform crucial for visa and asylum applications, covers a global scope including British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement follows a 'selective' method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage as of 2nd September 2025, with the contract period set from 3rd November 2025 to 3rd November 2028. Noteworthy deadlines include the end of the tender period on 24th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses, particularly those with expertise in providing specialist software engineering services. The contract seeks to address critical skills gaps, offering consistent work over three years, supporting Migration & Borders priorities that include Out of Country service enhancements and audit capability developments. Businesses well-versed in managed services agreements and capable of ensuring continuous operational support for entities like Border Force and Immigration Enforcement would find this venture quite lucrative. While the primary supplier is a large entity, the suitability criteria also open possibilities for SMEs to engage indirectly through subcontracting and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Framework Engineering

Notice Description

The Framework Engineering Contract is a Managed Services agreement for the provision of specialist software engineering teams. These teams address critical skills gaps to support, maintain, and develop the Atlas platform-a key system used by caseworkers to process visa and asylum applications. The contract enables delivery of Migration & Borders priorities, including enhancements to Out of Country services and development of Audit capabilities. It also ensures ongoing live service and operational support for Border Force and Immigration Enforcement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d1b77e5-8d3a-49a8-b900-a42792c984af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51ed93a2-33d0-42dc-aacb-cfc70525e49d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,830,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,830,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2028 3-4 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MASTEK (UK

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