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title: "Proc773 - PKISS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2023-03-01"
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# Proc773 - PKISS

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b09ef4ec-02bf-4aaa-a12a-26c0170e6877

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a direct contract to Thales UK Ltd for the maintenance and support of the PKISS Biometric Cards Processing capability. The contract, titled "Proc773 - PKISS," falls under the IT services category. The tender process was initiated as a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period spans from August 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The procurement stage is completed, with a total contract value of £2,316,545 GBP.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies in the IT services sector with expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses providing similar services on a large scale and capable of meeting the contract period requirements can benefit from engaging with the Home Office for future procurement opportunities. Understanding the specific needs outlined in the contract can help businesses tailor their proposals to align with the Home Office's requirements, enhancing their chances of winning future tenders.

## Notice

Direct Award contract for the continued maintenance and support of the for PKISS Biometric Cards Processing capability as currently provided by Thales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c32299-e926-423a-8ce1-70215981a7cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,316,545 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,216,545 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c32299-e926-423a-8ce1-70215981a7cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c32299-e926-423a-8ce1-70215981a7cf
  1st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28f0f763-3c5c-4ff1-8dde-d91d54b3d039
  Proc 773 C23761 G-Cloud-12-Call-Off-Contract-PKISS V1.0 counter_signed CF

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