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title: "Provision of IBM BIG MATCH SOFTWARE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18f35b25-1110-4ea3-8b97-ba3685b90b32"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2025-11-22"
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# Provision of IBM BIG MATCH SOFTWARE

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18f35b25-1110-4ea3-8b97-ba3685b90b32

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of IBM BIG MATCH SOFTWARE was conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. This contract, classified under the IT software package industry category, involves the continuation of matching software for the Home Office Data Service and Analytics. It operates across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The process was in the 'Award' stage with a contract period from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2027. The procurement was executed through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold, with the award published on 22nd November 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT solutions, particularly those specialising in data matching software. Despite being a single-tender action, gaining a contract with the Home Office could facilitate business growth and enable further engagement in public sector projects. Although the suitability for SMEs or VCSEs was not indicated, large-scale businesses familiar with government projects would be particularly well-suited to this type of contract. Engaging with such high-profile government departments could enhance a company's reputation and visibility within the industry.

## Notice

This notice is to cover the contract award for the provision / contract renewal of IBM Big Match / Match 360 software to allow for the continuation of matching software for Home Office Data Service and Analytics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410173d-88ca-4474-aabb-689001605042 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,612,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,612,944 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2025 at 17:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410173d-88ca-4474-aabb-689001605042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3410173d-88ca-4474-aabb-689001605042
  22nd November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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