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Channel Archive

Home Office

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20 Oct 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office commissioned a data migration and replacement search service for its Channel Archive dataset. The work covers determining the migration approach and moving records from an obsolete, end-of-life archived application into a new service, so the Home Office policy team can continue accessing the data. The service must let authorised Home Office staff search the dataset using defined criteria and review matching records. The migration must also establish a process for permanently deleting records in accordance with approved data-retention policies. The buyer is the Home Office, based in London. The service supports ongoing access to archived information while enabling records to be handled in line with retention requirements.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Kerv Digital Limited. The award was made on 19 October 2026, for £503,094.30. The contract runs from 19 October 2026 to 18 October 2028. The requirement was procured through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 29 September 2026. The stated estimated tender value was £503,095. The work was classified as services and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published award information does not set out a separate scoring breakdown or evaluation weighting, so the stated selection basis is the procurement route and framework call-off rather than a detailed list of award criteria.

For suppliers competing for a similar Home Office requirement, the relevant capability is delivering secure, controlled migration of legacy archived data into a usable replacement service. Credible providers would need to demonstrate they can assess and plan a migration, preserve staff access to records, and build search functionality around defined criteria so users can locate and review matching records. The requirement also calls for a practical records-retention capability, including a process for permanent deletion in line with approved policies. The award shows demand for an end-to-end service combining migration planning, implementation and ongoing access to archived information, rather than a standalone data transfer. Small and medium-sized businesses were considered suitable, although the selected supplier was a large company.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Channel Archive

Notice Description

To determine the optimal approach for, and subsequently deliver, the migration of a dataset from a deprecated, end-of-life archived application to a new service for the purposes of maintaining data access for the policy team. The target service must enable authorised Home Office staff to search the dataset using defined criteria and to review matching records. The migration approach must also establish a process for the permanent deletion of records in line with approved data retention policies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deff97ed-774a-438e-9e32-0df0406047f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c0a846e-62ff-4b35-9adc-757f9d6cca67
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111290 - Primary works for services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£503,095 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£503,094 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 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
Postcode Area
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

Kerv Digital Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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