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    ContractsHome Office Biometric Systems - IBM Enterprise Software Licenses and Support
    Awarded contract

    Home Office Biometric Systems - IBM Enterprise Software Licenses and Support

    Awarded
    £4.9m
    Published 28 May 2026

    Procurement of IBM software licenses and support services to operate and maintain Home Office biometric identification systems.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 28 May 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £4.9m
    Published 28 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £4,869,972
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • IU
      IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    28 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity involves the procurement of IBM Enterprise Licensing Agreement software licenses and comprehensive support services for the Home Office's existing biometric systems. The contract covers software licensing, maintenance, technical support, and system administration required to ensure continuous operation and upkeep of biometric infrastructure. Suppliers should have experience with IBM enterprise solutions, biometric system integration, and government-grade security compliance. The scope includes license renewals, software updates, help desk support, and system troubleshooting to maintain optimal performance of critical identity and border security systems.

    Track record

    33 awards · 24 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, HOME OFFICE has awarded 33 contracts to 24 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. DELOITTE LLP8× · 24%
    2. KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED3× · 9%
    3. IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED1× · 3%
    4. Lightcast Economic Modeling1× · 3%
    5. Frequentis (UK) Limited1× · 3%
    6. PA CONSULTING1× · 3%

    +18 more suppliers

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, SOFTCAT LTD - FCA — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-068a7a
    HO
    Buyer
    HOME OFFICE
    Sector
    IT & Software