Planning

Secure Delivery International

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

22 Jun 2021 at 12:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning to initiate a tender titled "Secure Delivery International" for the procurement of secure delivery services for international centrally-printed passports and supporting documents. This procurement falls under the post and courier services industry category and aims to facilitate secure and prompt delivery from the UK to various international locations, including Embassies and Government Offices in Overseas Territories and Gibraltar. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 25 June 2021, wherein the Home Office seeks to gather insights from industry experts and potential suppliers to further refine the procurement's operational requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the courier market, particularly those capable of providing secure international delivery services. Companies with expertise in logistics, customs, or international shipping, especially those serving governmental entities or involved in sensitive document handling, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth by establishing contracts with a prominent government agency while contributing to the operational needs of the Home Office and potentially other entities like the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Delivery International

Notice Description

Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO), which is part of the Home Office, would like to procure services for secure delivery to overseas locations. Deliver international centrally-printed passports and return supporting documents, securely and promptly, from the UK to international domestic addresses, Visa Application Centres, Embassies, other designated UK government locations worldwide and Government Offices in Overseas Territories & Gibraltar. The primary objective of the upcoming tender is to maintain business continuity of a range of existing secure delivery services, including but not limited to:- - Deliver international centrally-printed passports and return supporting documents, securely and promptly, from the UK to international domestic addresses, Visa Application Centres, Embassies, other designated UK government locations worldwide and Government Offices in Overseas Territories & Gibraltar. - Transfer international applications, securely and promptly, from Visa Application Centres, Embassies or other designated UK government locations worldwide, to HMPO sites in the UK. - Transfer international applications, securely and promptly, from Government Offices in Overseas Territories, to a HMPO site in the UK. - Other requirements for parts of the Home Office for international secure mail, such as General Register Office and UK Visas & Immigration - Potentially allowing Foreign & Commonwealth Office to use the contract Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to signal HMPO's intention to re-commence market engagement activity with industry experts and potential suppliers in the courier market. HMPO intends to hold market engagement sessions during summer 2021 with all suppliers who are interested in potentially bidding for the resulting contract. The purpose of the market engagement events shall include: - Develop an informed understanding of secure delivery capabilities to overseas locations available within the market. - Explore the potential for creating a better match between Government needs and industry capabilities. - Seek supplier input into the outline requirements to support operational service design, and; - Get a view from suppliers on the proposed commercial model and also help inform design of the procurement strategy. HMPO will use an eSourcing system called Jaggaer for this competition: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com You are strongly advised to register your company as early as possible on the eSourcing system to avoid missing further information regarding the forthcoming Tender opportunity. Company Registration is free of charge. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61c21fcb-9c0e-4f87-84ab-98b34877f8a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/188bf3ef-3e63-4f22-8603-5d34a4c656a1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lisa.griffiths1@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DH
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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