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Advanced passenger cloud platform

HOME OFFICE

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23 Mar 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract to Capgemini UK Plc for the development and delivery of an Advanced Passenger Checking Platform, essential for national infrastructure and border security. This procurement process, classified under IT services, followed a selective method via a call-off from the Tech Services 3 Framework, with the procurement stage reaching completion on the 27th of February, 2026. The contracted services, valued at £9,500,000, will be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and abroad. The contract commences on the 1st of March, 2026, with a scheduled end date on the 28th of February, 2027.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for large-scale IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, internet services, and support, particularly those with capabilities in handling sensitive governmental and national security projects. Although the tender is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a robust infrastructure and experience in framework agreements could find expansion opportunities through similar government projects. Engaging in such initiatives could bolster expertise and credibility within the tech sector, paving the way for future partnerships and collaborations.

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Notice Title

Advanced passenger cloud platform

Notice Description

Direct Award of a Contract off of Tech Services 3 Framework (RM6100 lot 3b) to Cap Gemini for Continued development and delivery of the Advanced Passenger Checking Platform that is critical to national infrastructure and security at the nation's borders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3336a96e-fdad-4918-b7ac-eae8f0ddb132
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff5bba27-f320-4746-89a4-1c1c1782d497
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
Not specified
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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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