IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Description

The Contracting Authority initiated a procurement to identify an EconOmic operator(s) to provide the BiometrIc matcher platform and associated services (BMPS). BMPS delivers across multiple biometric modalities and data sets (which shall include, but not limited to, immigration, citizenship, law enforcement) as part of Home Office Biometrics (HOB) programme. There are 2 distinct parts to the BMPS: (i) A technology platform and BiomeTric matcher service bus provided by the Matcher Service supplier (MSS); and (ii) BiometrIc matching algorithm(s) that are integrated into the platform provided by the MatcHer engine software (MES) suppliers. This Contract award notice relates to part (ii) the selection of the Lot 2 Matcher engine software (minutiae-based) supplier. Lot 2 Matching engine software (MES) (minutiae based) supplier will provide the following: — Matching engine software (minutiae based) for biometric matching of finger Ten-print, palm print and latentmarks to support verification, search and de-duplication of biometric records; — Professional services including design, guidance and technical specifications for the Matcher engine software; — Collaboration with the Matcher Service Supplier; — Early Life Support; — Ongoing Level 4 support of the MES; and. — Provision of a software licence to deliver the services to the Contracting Authority and any other Central government bodies.