The Trusted Borders consortium, led by Raytheon and including Serco, has been short-listed for the next phase of the UK Government’s e-Borders programme. 

Home Office Minister Joan Ryan said:
"I am pleased that with today's confirmation of the short-listed teams we are a step closer to the roll out of the e-Borders programme.

"This technology will help transform our immigration controls. E-Borders will play a vital part in safeguarding our borders - enabling us to track all those who enter and leave the UK while facilitating efficient and secure passage for legitimate travellers."

Brooke Hoskins, Trusted Borders Programme Director, said: 
"We are delighted to have been selected for the next phase of the procurement process.  The Trusted Borders team brings together the unrivalled capabilities and experience of several major companies including: Raytheon, Accenture, Detica, Serco and QinetiQ. 

“This team is excited by the opportunity to continue to the next stage in the procurement with the Immigration and Nationality Directorate and e-Borders stakeholders to develop a swift, smart, secure border management system for the U.K. for the 21st century." 

Trusted Borders came together as a set of leading technology and service providers with the goal of offering the UK government a value-for-money, trusted and comprehensive end-to-end solution for its e-Borders programme.  
For the Home Office press release, please visit:
http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/e-Borders

Media contacts:
For Trusted Borders, Stephanie Ayres on +44 (0)20 7589 5516 
For Serco Group plc, Dominic Cheetham on +44 (0)20 8334 4334
For Serco Home Affairs, Douglas Trainer on +44 (0)1344 386 310