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HMPO E2E QAT Testing Service - Awarded Contract

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the HMPO E2E Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT) Service has completed, with the contract awarded by the Home Office, located in London, England. The contract focuses on providing system quality assurance assessment and review services within the IT portfolio of Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO). This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £40,000,000, has a specific timeline starting from 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, potentially covering delivery to multiple locations including the United Kingdom and various international regions. The tender period concluded on 28th July 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT quality assurance and testing services, particularly those with capabilities to manage large-scale projects and international delivery. While the current award has been made to L.A International Computer Consultants Limited, smaller enterprises specialising in QAT services could position themselves as potential subcontractors or future bidders for similar procurement processes. Businesses equipped to engage with public sector frameworks and possess the agility to adapt to specific project requirements across diverse geographical areas will find this type of contract advantageous for growth. The suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) indicates a favourable environment for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMPO E2E QAT Testing Service - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to provide details of the contract that has been awarded for the provision of a full Quality Assurance and Testing service supporting in-flight and new programmes/projects within the HMPO IT portfolio.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4355cd18-ce80-4e97-a777-d3ca6f30e486
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d92029e-793f-467e-943c-14b12180b1fc
Current Stage
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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

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
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

L.A INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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