Award

Border Force Information Sharing Services

HOME OFFICE

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 14:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the award stage for a procurement titled "Border Force Information Sharing Services," focusing on interconnection services within the industry. This contract, valued at £27,325, was awarded to CRIMESTOPPERS, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and voluntary, community, or social enterprise (VCSE). The procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and encompasses services across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and various other regions. The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the tender period having concluded on 2nd December 2024.

This tender offers numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information sharing and interconnection services, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs. Successful bidders can enhance their experience working with a major government department like the Home Office, thereby bolstering their credentials for future contracts. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in handling border force-related activities and compliance in diverse locations can leverage this opportunity to build robust partnerships and expand their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Border Force Information Sharing Services

Notice Description

Contract Award for the provision of information sharing service to report Border Force related criminal activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d9eb8dc-9617-4582-aa16-ffa4e2e32d42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4629c350-5d1a-4eca-864f-18ed323127c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64221000 - Interconnection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,325 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
borderforceprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRIMESTOPPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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