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24 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a department of the Government of the United Kingdom, has undertaken a public procurement process for IT services under the title "Data Product Family". This initiative falls within the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category, aimed to enhance their service offerings within the UK, specifically targeting the London region. The procurement process reached an award update stage, with the contract being signed on 28th July 2022, and an end date set for 28th July 2027, following an extension. The awarded contract, valued at £81,000,000, was granted to Kainos Software Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Belfast. This procurement process utilised a tender initiation type under legal procedures outlined by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, or internet support services, providing a chance to partner with a major government body. The scope and substantial value of the contract highlight massive growth potential for established companies with the capability to deliver complex IT solutions. Firms like Kainos, with a proven track record of handling large-scale government projects, are well-suited to compete in these tenders. Engaging in such contracts with a high-profile client like the Home Office not only opens avenues for financial growth but also enhances a company’s portfolio, paving the way for future collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Data Product Family

Notice Description

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d372
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070376-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

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