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Supporting Passenger Checks for Advanced Passenger Checking (APC) Services

HOME OFFICE

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09 Mar 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a public procurement process titled "Supporting Passenger Checks for Advanced Passenger Checking (APC) Services," focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Limited was awarded the contract through a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £9,999,900 GBP and commenced on 1st February 2026, lasting until 31st January 2027. The procurement spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe, with the award notably published on 9th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in IT services to innovate and expand within the domain of advanced passenger check systems. It would primarily benefit businesses capable of providing sophisticated consulting and software development solutions, alongside robust internet support. Although not suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), firms like BAE Systems can leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio and foster partnerships within government sectors. As such, companies that can deliver complex, scalable, and international IT service solutions will find this contract a strategic avenue for business growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Supporting Passenger Checks for Advanced Passenger Checking (APC) Services

Notice Description

A Direct Award to BAe to complete the build of Advanced Passenger Checks service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f859edf-d907-466f-b9a8-742efeba39ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f3f2480-9035-4906-902e-eb4dd08ae497
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
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
£9,999,900 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,999,900 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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
SW1 4DF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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