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Biometric Remote Enrolment Trials

HOME OFFICE

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract titled "Biometric Remote Enrolment Trials," focusing on biometric enrolment trials through mobile phones to capture fingerprints, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the migration ecosystem. Categorised under "Application service providers," the project is located in London, United Kingdom, with a total value of £75,000 GBP. The procurement process is classified as "selective," utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating it was not open to all vendors. Having reached the award stage on 17th March 2026, the contract period is set from 20th March to 31st May 2026, ensuring service provision over the late spring into early summer.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in biometric technologies and mobile application services to expand their business portfolio. The Home Office's focus on innovative identity binding provides a unique growth market for businesses adept in these technologies, aligning well with firms like Touchless ID and iProov Limited. SMEs with expertise in biometric systems, particularly those looking to work within public sector frameworks, would find this contract lucrative and aligned with their service offerings. This project will not only benefit the suppliers by providing practical experience in real-world applications but could also pave the way for advanced developments in secure identity solutions, essential for evolving digital ecosystems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biometric Remote Enrolment Trials

Notice Description

Biometric enrolment trials, use of mobile phones to capture fingerprints. Focus on identity binding with view to feeding into migration ecosystem.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abaa9b5e-6867-430d-a748-b56a684c6ac0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6990b0-0641-40f2-8e65-6d1698cce9a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BLUE BIOMETRICS

ENTRUST

IPROOV

TOUCHLESS ID

Further Information

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