# Home Office - Managed Hosting and Support - UKVI, PED & DBS

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Home Office](/buyers/home-office/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: EnCircle Solutions Ltd
- Award value: £240,000
- Tender value: £240,000
- Award date: 14 October 2026
- Published: 4 November 2026
- Contract start: 1 November 2026
- Contract end: 31 October 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 053035f6-794a-4aea-a09b-3bbf64ca79c8-920477
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-430b4482-5670-41e1-aa49-4dccd5df01ca

## Description

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the continued provision of application support, maintenance and hosting services for three business-critical legacy applications that underpin key operational services across the department\. The services support the following applications: UKVI Visa Fees and Processing Times - a public-facing application that enables users to access visa fee information and estimated processing times for visa applications, supporting both visa applicants and UK Visas and Immigration \(UKVI\) operations\. Protective Equipment Database \(PED\) - a critical database used by police forces and other emergency services to identify and locate protective equipment, supporting operational readiness and personnel safety\. Disclosure and Barring Service \(DBS\) Directory - a key information resource containing details of umbrella bodies that facilitates the effective administration and processing of DBS checks\. The awarded services will ensure the continued availability, resilience and secure operation of these applications, supporting the ongoing delivery of essential services to citizens, government stakeholders and frontline operational users\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053035f6-794a-4aea-a09b-3bbf64ca79c8-920477)