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Front End Service

HOME OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), is currently involved in a public procurement process for the "Front End Service". This procurement aims to develop a streamlined and digitised application service within the public services sector, specifically the data collection and collation industry. The contract is valued at £94 million and is set to commence on 13th April 2019, lasting for three years, with possible extensions for an additional two years. This initiative includes core services such as biometric capture and identity checks, and is being executed through a selective procurement method involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period ended on 13th April 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in digital technologies, biometric solutions, and data management services. Firms capable of offering innovative self-service and mobile solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. As the UKVI seeks to modernise its services, suppliers that can demonstrate efficiency and adaptability in delivering both core and added-value services are likely to thrive in this evolving market, aligning closely with the Government's strategic ambition to improve public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Front End Service

Notice Description

The Home Office acting through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is the Authority procuring FES (UK). UKVI's strategic ambition for FES (UK) is to create a streamlined, digitised and accessible application service, whilst offering a choice for customers in how they experience that service and facilitate opportunities to generate revenue that align with customer demand. UKVI's ambition is to move, where appropriate, to a self-service, digital experience for all parts of the application process. UKVI believes that there is a role for a commercial supplier in achieving this ambition within the UK and particularly to diversify the offer, deliver efficiency and enhance the customer experience. The services in the scope of this procurement fall into three main categories; * core services, * priority services, and * added value services. These services will be contracted for a three year period with an option for the Authority to extend for up to two additional years. Core Services * Biometric capture, * Identity check, and * Digitisation of supporting evidence. The FES (UK) Supplier will be required to provide the biometric capture hardware and software and transmit individuals' biometric data in a way that reconciles with the Authority systems. 3 / 5 All identity documents and supporting evidence will be checked and digitised or electronically sourced and transmitted in a way that reconciles with Authority systems. The FES (UK) Supplier will be required to provide the digitisation or electronic sourcing solution and any hardware and software. The FES (UK) Supplier will undertake an identity check to confirm the customer has the same details and physical appearance as the identity document photo. The FES (UK) Supplier is encouraged to deliver a mixed economy and continue to innovatively develop solutions, as technology and customer behaviour evolves over the term. These may include mobile, on-demand and self-service solutions for any core services. Priority Services The FES (UK) Supplier will be required to support UKVI Priority services that provide faster decision alternatives to the standard service. They will be required to identify Priority service customers and ensure service interaction is undertaken in line with UKVI defined timescales. Added Value Services The FES (UK) Supplier will provide optional services which a customer may choose to purchase in addition to the Core services in order to supplement and/or enhance their experience (referred to as Added Value Services (AVS)). The FES (UK) Supplier will be expected to develop and continually evolve its range of AVS, through its knowledge of the market. Existing demand for such services, that may be related to or are in addition to but do not form part of the Core services, will be shared by the Authority. These AVS are expected to generate a revenue stream. The AVS could offer additional convenience, comfort and assistance to customers and could include variations on delivery of Core services a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29d0c95a-d20f-4a73-a05e-5d0fcb7e8657
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5031ea-021e-471a-86cf-af540e8d8efa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72317000 - Data storage services

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Nicola McAuley
Contact Email
nicola.mcauley@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07909998804

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

SOPRA STERIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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