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09 Jun 2026 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "FBIS Research - Digital Transformation Call-Off" involves providing independent research and evaluation services to aid the Future Borders and Immigration System (FBIS) Digital Transformation Programme. The services will include evaluations of Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and eVisa services, focusing on process, impact, and value-for-money assessments. This procurement falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services," with a location specified in London, United Kingdom. Conducted by the Home Office, the selective procurement method used was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, resulting in an award contract valued at £900,000. The award was made to Ipsos (market research) Limited and covers the period from 5th June 2026 to 4th June 2028.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive analyses and evaluations in digital transformation contexts. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its aims to assess policy, delivery, and strategic decision-making processes in public systems. Businesses with expertise in innovative research methodologies and experience in public sector works would find this contract especially valuable for expanding their portfolios and demonstrating their capabilities in a major government digital transformation project.

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Notice Title

FBIS Research - Digital Transformation Call -Off

Notice Description

Provision of independent research and evaluation services to support the Future Borders and Immigration System (FBIS) Digital Transformation Programme, including evaluation of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and eVisa services. The requirement covers process, impact and value-for-money assessments to inform policy, delivery and strategic decision-making.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdbb446a-f6a1-42f4-b526-a6bd2c811f87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe05503-b08f-4fc0-a0da-fe39c2faa57c
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
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
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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