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title: "FBIS Research - Digital Transformation Call -Off"
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# FBIS Research - Digital Transformation Call -Off

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdbb446a-f6a1-42f4-b526-a6bd2c811f87

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe05503-b08f-4fc0-a0da-fe39c2faa57c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe05503-b08f-4fc0-a0da-fe39c2faa57c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe05503-b08f-4fc0-a0da-fe39c2faa57c
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d11a564-8db0-47c9-b9f3-c32e7bdbebac
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