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Contract Award of Implementing and Evaluating Emerging Technology in Immigration Enforcement

Home Office

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05 Oct 2026 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office commissioned research services to implement and evaluate emerging technology in immigration enforcement. The work is delivered in London. The requirement concerns research applied to the use of technology in immigration enforcement, rather than a general technology supply contract.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Verian Group UK Limited. The award was made on 14 September 2026, following a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The awarded contract value is £148,445. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The requirement was classified as services and research services. Small and medium-sized businesses were considered suitable to participate. The procurement record does not set out the evaluation criteria or a more detailed account of how bids were assessed.

This award shows that the Home Office buys research to implement and evaluate emerging technology in immigration enforcement, with delivery in London. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need to demonstrate relevant research capability and the ability to assess technology in an immigration enforcement context, as well as capacity to deliver the work for the Home Office. The buyer considered this requirement suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, so firms of that scale were within the intended supplier market. Verian Group UK Limited was selected for this contract, providing a concrete example of a supplier appointed for this type of research. The opportunity is focused on applied research and evaluation, not simply supplying technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award of Implementing and Evaluating Emerging Technology in Immigration Enforcement

Notice Description

Contract award of Implementing and Evaluating Emerging Technology in Immigration Enforcement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4312057c-f9ff-46f1-bee4-537f66fcb8b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eac808b-d015-4dbe-8672-875519027121
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,445 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,445 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kantar Public UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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