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IBM Enterprise Licensing Agreement - Home Office Biometrics

WAC ID:588140

Central GovernmentAward noticeClosed2023/54

Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	Home Office
Main Category:	Services
Procurement Method:	Direct award
Method Rationale:	A direct award is proposed under Section 41(1) and Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, as the required software and support services are proprietary to IBM and embedded within existing live systems, with no reasonable alternative supplier without disproportionate technical difficulties.
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified
Release Date:	24 April 2026
Application Deadline:

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UK5Transparency notice· 24 Apr 2026Viewing
IBM Enterprise Licensing Agreement - Home Office Biometrics
UK5Transparency notice· 24 Apr 2026
IBM Enterprise Licensing Agreement - Home Office Biometrics
UK5Transparency notice· 27 Apr 2026
IBM Enterprise Licensing Agreement - Home Office Biometrics
UK5Transparency notice· 28 May 2026
IBM Enterprise Licensing Agreement - Home Office Biometrics

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Award outcome

Awarded to

IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITEDGB-COH-00741598

Award value:	£4,999,999
Award status:	Pending

Contracting Authority

Organisation

Home Office

2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF

Description

Software licences and support services required to operate and maintain existing Home Office biometric systems.

CPV Classifications1 code — click to expand

72212218IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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