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Reporting and Offender Management (ROM) Immigration Bail Biometric Self-Service Reporting Contract Award

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29 May 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Reporting and Offender Management (ROM) Immigration Bail Biometric Self-Service Reporting Contract Award" has been successfully completed by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London. The contract, classified under the Information Technology Services industry category, involves the leasing, installation, hosting, and maintenance of 51 kiosks for immigration bail reporting across multiple locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process concluding on 5th January 2026. The award was published on 29th May 2026, with the contract starting on 5th May 2026 and ending on 4th May 2029, valued at approximately £2.57 million GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT services that can offer biometric solutions or similar advanced technological services. With a focus on automating and streamlining processes, businesses capable of providing robust, secure, and efficient self-service technologies would find this contract advantageous. While Softcat PLC, a large-scale supplier, was awarded this specific contract, similar future tenders may benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to support or partner in large-scale government projects requiring innovative IT solutions. This tender highlights the importance of flexibility and capability in executing complex solutions efficiently, paving the way for increased engagement in public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Reporting and Offender Management (ROM) Immigration Bail Biometric Self-Service Reporting Contract Award

Notice Description

1. The Buyer requires the leasing, installation, hosting, and maintenance of 51 (fifty-one) kiosks at specified Buyer locations. The Supplier will provide a self-service solution that enables reporting individuals to quickly and efficiently complete Immigration Bail Reporting events, using facial biometric verification for secure identification. 2. The Reporting and Offender Management (ROM) Immigration Bail Biometric Self-Service Reporting solution will streamline the reporting process and reduce the time and resources required to manage the administrative element of Immigration Bail by enabling most individuals to check in via self-service. 3. The self-service solution will automate routine tasks such as ID verification, reporting event confirmation and confirming the next appointment. The solution will improve the Buyer's operational efficiency by reducing staffing needs and reallocating resource for more complex and higher value work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4855d0cd-b7c6-4d4b-b074-7d2389c57189
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27bf011b-1e36-4517-b736-9c7127fc3274
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,568,550 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,568,550 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 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

SOFTCAT

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