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HMPO Modernisation, Support & Maintenance of Registration Online (RON) Application

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the modernisation, support, and maintenance of the Registration Online (RON) application, used within the Civil Registration system for recording life events across England and Wales. This procurement falls under the software support services category, with a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract formally awarded to CGI UK IT Ltd on 13th March 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2028. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, the project aims to transition the application from an on-premises environment to either a cloud-based solution or a Home Office Data Centre-hosted setup.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those with experience in migration to cloud-based or data centre environments. Ideal contenders for such contracts may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability acknowledged within the procurement parameters. Large-scale IT suppliers like CGI UK IT Ltd have successfully engaged in this competitive process, illustrating that businesses with robust technological capabilities and proven track records in government digital services are well-suited to secure similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMPO Modernisation, Support & Maintenance of Registration Online (RON) Application

Notice Description

This notice is for the contract award of HMPO Modernisation, Support & Maintenance of Registration Online (RON) Application. Contract Description. The contract is to support the migration of an aging proprietary application used for recording life events within the Civil Registration system in England and Wales, facilitating the execution of the Registrar General's duties. he proposed migration platform involves transitioning from an on-premises environment to either a cloud-based solution or a Home Office Data Centre-hosted environment. The application comprises a variety of technologies, including MS Office, Red Hat Linux, Java, WildFly, as well as proprietary components.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91896cad-1418-4132-bbcb-491bc84cc6cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803d38c5-dd9e-462e-89d8-5da39dd8746e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI UK IT

Further Information

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