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Operational management / related services at the Home Office Border Force Disembarkation and SOLAS (Saving of Lives at Sea) centre at Western Jet Foil (Dover) and National Reception Centre in Manston, Kent.

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Planning

04 Dec 2023 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking a commercial partner to provide operational management and related services at the Border Force Disembarkation and SOLAS centre in Dover and the National Reception Centre in Manston, Kent. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 2nd February 2024. The tender falls under the services category, with an estimated contract value of £700 million. The opportunity includes three lots for services at different locations and specifies various operational requirements.

This tender by the Home Office presents opportunities for businesses in the canteen and catering, special-purpose road passenger-transport, administration, defence and social security, guard services, building and facilities management, health services, and accommodation cleaning sectors. Companies interested in providing operations and wrap-around services, security, catering, healthcare, and other related services are well-suited to compete. The tender outlines a six-year contract term with potential extensions, emphasizing the importance of dignity and respect in the processing of arrivals.

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Notice Title

Operational management / related services at the Home Office Border Force Disembarkation and SOLAS (Saving of Lives at Sea) centre at Western Jet Foil (Dover) and National Reception Centre in Manston, Kent.

Notice Description

The purpose of the Disembarkation and SOLAS centre at Western Jet Foil and the National Reception Centre at Manston are to register and process individuals arriving in the UK on small boats from across the English Channel. The aim of these centres is to provide a safe and secure environment, allowing Border Force to process arrivals with dignity and respect. The Home Office is currently transforming the site at Manston to establish permanent, purpose-built facilities, coordinated by the Manston Transformation Programme. The Programme is looking for partner(s) to deliver a suitable operation and wrap around services for the operations at Western Jet Foil and Manston, plus Medical Services, for an initial term of 6 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 x 24 month periods. The value of this PIN is for the initial term of 6 years. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be subject to change. Additional information: Lot 1 - Manston NRC - Operator Services The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide operation and wrap around services at the National Reception Centre (NRC). Services may include: (a) Overall management of services (b) Staffing of custodial facilities (c) Security & guarding services (d) Cleaning services; (e) Welfare services and well-being; (f) Catering; and (g) Escorting services around the site. Lot 2 - Disembarkation and SOLAS (Saving of Lives at Sea) centre - Western Jet Foil (Dover) The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide operation and wrap around services at Western Jet Foil, Dover, where arrivals disembark, are provided with a medical check (not included in this Lot) and are registered for processing. These services may include: (a) Overall management of services (b) Security & guarding services (c) General security services; (d) Welfare services and well-being; (e) Catering; and (f) Escorting services around the site, and external (Local escorting and hospital bed watches). Lot 3 - Medical Services The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide medical services primarily at the National Reception Centre in Manston and Disembarkation and SOLAS centre in Western Jet Foil, Dover. Services may include : (a) Healthcare General Estimated value excluding VAT: PS700m (excluding extensions) The potential length of contract will be 6 years from service commencement, with options to extend, for up to 2 x 24 month periods. The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change. 1. To express an interest, participants must first be registered on the Home Office eSourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html by following the Register Here Link. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering and who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. 2. Email: nrc-commercial@homeoffice.gov.uk Title of email: NRC Operator Procurement - Expression of Interest Email to include: Organisation name, Contact name, E-mail address and telephone number. Once above steps are completed, documents will be made available via the portal, subject to parties signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). An Industry Day will be held for interested Suppliers on Monday 8th January 2024 (subject to change). This Industry Day hosted in Manston, Kent. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6df10cdc-a90a-4e0f-aba2-6ee574910690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5736f04f-c3d0-47f4-9e99-73b22481a431
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79713000 - Guard services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

85100000 - Health services

90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services

98341000 - Accommodation services

98341110 - Housekeeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2024Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Border Force Commercial Team
Contact Email
nrc-commercial@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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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