Tender

Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port

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This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

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15 Aug 2019 at 12:56

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09 Aug 2019 at 08:09

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05 Aug 2019 at 13:06

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05 Aug 2019 at 10:58

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31 Jul 2019 at 13:55

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31 Jul 2019 at 13:44

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23 Jul 2019 at 10:49

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23 Jul 2019 at 10:47

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18 Jul 2019 at 07:58

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10 Jul 2019 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a procurement process titled "Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port". This service requirement is located in the East of England and pertains to the administration, defence, and social security services industry. The procurement method is classified as limited, under a competitive quotation process, with a tender period that ends on 15th August 2019 at 12 noon. The contract value is estimated between £20,000 and £30,000, with the contract period set to commence from 1st September 2019 and conclude on 31st August 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in detention and escorting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity advantageous, as the procurement process encourages participation from smaller firms. Companies with experience in delivering similar services to government entities, especially within a highly regulated framework, will be ideally positioned to compete. Interested providers should ensure they submit their proposals by the stipulated deadline, considering the potential for long-term engagement in managing critical services under Home Office oversight.

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Notice Title

Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port

Notice Description

To appoint a Service Provider able to deliver detention and escorting services at the Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich International Port for Immigration detainees. Additional information: A site visit can be arranged at a mutually convenient date & time during the tender period, but only up to Tuesday 13th August 2019 at the latest. Please contact Paul Tooke if interested? Any questions or queries should be made in writing and e-mailed to Paul.Tooke@homeoffice.gov.uk on or before 12 noon on Monday 12th August 2019 to allow for replies prior to the below submission deadline. All submissions must be in writing and must be e-mailed to Paul.Tooke@homeoffice.gov.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 15th August 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10493d77-8f73-4ac7-8522-42275f6f8954
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bba636-119b-40f2-aa20-413a8eb5b6ed
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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