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Border Force Central Operations Platform (COP) II- Run and Sustain.

HOME OFFICE

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15 Dec 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Border Force Central Operations Platform (COP) II - Run and Sustain" project. This contract, focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support, was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited. The contract, valued at £28,000,000, will run from 8th December 2025 to 8th December 2027. This tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project covers numerous locations including the United Kingdom and international regions, making it a global venture. The procurement stage is now at the award phase as the contract was signed on 8th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those capable of providing large-scale IT services solutions. With the substantial contract value and broad geographical scope, companies specialising in consulting, software development, and support services can achieve growth through participation in similar public sector contracts. The selective process indicates that businesses already on the framework agreement had an opportunity to pursue this contract, which underscores the importance of securing positions on these frameworks to enhance business prospects with government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Border Force Central Operations Platform (COP) II- Run and Sustain.

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded to IBM and signed on 08/12/25.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2748290-a5a2-44ec-bee3-ed34c68ded40
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 8 Dec 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.hampshire@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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