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Crossing the Border - Border Platforms

Awarded to Kainos Software Limited

Home Office(buyer)

Published
Published 24 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 24 January 2025
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Overview

The Home Office has awarded a contract to Kainos Software Limited for the Crossing the Border - Border Platforms service, a hybrid cloud hosting platform valued at £25.9 million. The platform is responsible for building and maintaining hybrid cloud infrastructure that enables the Crossing the Border application teams to develop and operate border control services across the UK, supporting both e-gates and Primary Control Points. The scope encompasses design, build, and maintenance of platform-level products and services that integrate with underlying infrastructure to support current and future border operational capabilities.

Contracting authority

  • Home Office

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£25,900,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
No
Published
24 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
System and support servicesSoftware support services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£25,900,000
Award date
4 December 2025
Contract period
4 December 2025 → 3 December 2029
Winner
  • Kainos Software Limited

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    24 December 2025

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