The UK Home Office has awarded a contract with a total value of £621 million to two companies to manage visa applications globally.

Teleperformance received a £300 million contract while VF Worldwide Holdings received a £321 million, with both contracts lasting for five years with options to extend.

Services covered by the contract include application and biometric tools, document registration, interview facilities, and courier services.

Both companies will be managing a series of sub-contractors who will operate it different geographical locations.

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