Tender

Provision of Biometric Research Services for Identification of Indian Immigration Offenders in the UK

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

24 Oct 2017 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the provision of biometric research services aimed at identifying Indian immigration offenders in the UK. This opportunity has been published on 24th October 2017, with a total contract value of £12,000. The tender process is open, and submissions must be made by 6th November 2017. The services are classified under the research and development sector and are set to be delivered within various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories, commencing from 27th November 2017 and running until 31st March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in biometric technologies and immigration studies. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in qualitative research, data analysis, and sustainable methodologies will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially allowing them to expand their market presence and capabilities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Biometric Research Services for Identification of Indian Immigration Offenders in the UK

Notice Description

The British High Commission New Delhi Migration Department would like to contract an implementer based in India to undertake a study to identify and evaluate possible means by which biometric data obtained from Indian immigration offenders in the UK can be used to verify their identity and nationality. Additional information: Please refer Project No 1488/ ITT No 2012

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e7e49-41a1-4164-a2f8-ee1c36ec8f64
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI, INDIA
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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