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Home Office Security Portfolio Functional Test & Test Engineering Services

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20 Apr 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for "Home Office Security Portfolio Functional Test & Test Engineering Services," focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services under CPV code 72225000. This contract, awarded to LA International Computer Consultants Limited, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a dynamic purchasing system call-off, highlighting the tailored nature of this initiative. The contract supports public safety programmes and projects across the Home Office's territories, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and Rest of the World. The award stage signifies the completion of the tender process, with details published in the award notice on 20th April 2026, following the initial date of award on 26th January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of delivering quality assurance services related to functional testing and test engineering within the public sector. Companies adept in these areas, especially those with the capacity to manage large-scale projects on a multinational level, are well-suited to compete in future contracts of this nature. The project supports public safety programmes, presenting an expansive scope for businesses aligned with these goals. Though LA International Computer Consultants Limited is the current supplier and a large firm, the selective procurement approach suggests opportunities for SMEs in subsequent tenders. The focus on functional testing and test engineering within diverse geographical regions underscores the strategic intent to bolster safety functions across both local and international scales.

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Notice Title

Home Office Security Portfolio Functional Test & Test Engineering Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this notice is to provide details of the contract that has been awarded for the provision of a Quality Assurance and Testing service supporting in-flight and new programmes/projects within the Home Office's Public Safety Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-587b4142-2a3c-4272-87da-02388f90bdb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c92e2b-1b6c-412a-bacf-653b3813a825
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

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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 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

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

LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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