Her Majesty’s Passport Office Taps DXC Technology for Digital Transformation

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DXC Technology has secured a $37 million contract with Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) to enhance IT infrastructure, effective from April 2022. This five-year agreement builds on a twelve-year relationship, allowing DXC to provide essential support in digital platform services, addressing the increasing demand for British passports. HMPO issues between 6 and 7 million passports annually, emphasizing the importance of reliable IT operations. Both organizations aim to improve service efficiency and security for UK citizens through this partnership.

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• Secured a five-year contract worth up to $37 million with HMPO.
• Enhances IT services to meet the demand for 6-7 million passports issued yearly.
• Builds on a 12-year partnership with HMPO, indicating established trust.

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$37 million agreement with HMPO enables more user-centric passport services

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global IT services provider, has been selected to transform and run the mission-critical IT infrastructure for Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) in the U.K.

Someone holding a British Passport (Credit: Ethan Wilkinson)

Building on a 12-year relationship between DXC and HMPO, the organizations have signed 5-year agreement worth up to $37 million, through which DXC will provide HMPO with digital platform services to meet the growing demand for British passports.

HMPO issues between 6 and 7 million passports each year to British nationals living in the UK and overseas. Commencing April 2022, DXC will provide support, maintenance and development of HMPO’s digital platforms within its “Digital Future Services” programme.

Philippa Manley, Digital Services and Projects Director at HMPO said “for more than 12 years, DXC has exhibited its commitment and dependability across a broad scope of services, understanding our operating environment and sharing our commitment to providing social value. In this latest phase of modernisation, we will further enhance the efficiency and security of our IT infrastructure, supporting the delivery of more user-centric experience to citizens.”

“We are delighted to strengthen our position as trusted partner to UK government”, said Steve Turpie, EMEA President, DXC Technology. “With this agreement, we are helping to ensure that HMPO has the silent IT operations it needs to deliver mission-critical services to UK citizens.”

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

About HM Passport Office

For more information about HM Passport Office, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office/about

Forward Looking Statement

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Jonathan Batty

Director of Public Relations, DXC Technology

Jonathan.batty@dxc.com

Source: DXC Technology

FAQ

What is the value of the contract awarded to DXC Technology by HMPO?

The contract is valued at up to $37 million.

When does the agreement between DXC Technology and HMPO begin?

The agreement commences in April 2022.

What services will DXC Technology provide to HMPO?

DXC will provide digital platform services to enhance IT infrastructure.

How many passports does HMPO issue annually?

HMPO issues between 6 and 7 million passports each year.

What is the significance of the partnership between DXC Technology and HMPO?

The partnership aims to improve the efficiency and security of passport services for UK citizens.