Tender

HOB Matcher Engine Software (Face)

HOME OFFICE

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16 Aug 2017 at 10:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in Croydon, UK, is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "HOB Matcher Engine Software (Face)" and associated services, forming part of the Home Office Biometrics (HOB) programme. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure with a total budget of £4.6 million. The tender period is set to close on 25 September 2017, and the overall contract is anticipated to commence on 31 May 2018 and run until 30 May 2026. Suppliers should note that participation requires registering on the CCS eSourcing Suite and completing the necessary Non-Disclosure Agreement and Security Aspects Letter prior to accessing further documentation.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services related to consulting, software development, and biometric technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with capabilities in biometric software, integration services, and system testing. Competitors in this tender should ideally have experience in sophisticated algorithm development and security clearance processes, enabling them to undertake the required biometric accuracy testing outlined by the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HOB Matcher Engine Software (Face)

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority intends to identify an Economic Operator(s) to contract with for the provision of the Biometric Matcher Engine Software (Face) & associated services as part of the Home Office Biometrics (HOB) programme. This includes: Matcher Engine Software (MES) - a combination of biometric algorithm software and associated components that provide the specialised capability to match a biometric facial image to a known identity held as an encoded facial image; and Associated Services - May include any / all of the following; design, biometric accuracy testing, collaboration, integration and system testing, transition, data migration, early life support, In life level 4 support, professional services. Additional information: Prospective suppliers interested in participating in this procurement should adopt the following process: Each supplier must first register their Company and primary contact(s) (if not already registered) on the CCS eSourcing Suite. Registration can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. 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, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: https://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 or e-mail supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Following registration onto the CCS eSourcing Suite, email the project team at HOBSFMLEMatcherBids@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk to register interest and confirm the details of its primary contact(s) (maximum of 3 contacts) as soon as possible. The message must contain organisation name, contact name, e-mail address and telephone number. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Security Aspects Letter (SAL) and Security Clearance instructions are available separately from this Contract Notice through the eSourcing Suite. Access to these documents will be granted upon responding to this Contract Notice at HOBSFMLEMatcherBids@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk A signed copy of the NDA and SAL must be returned to the project team electronically at HOBSFMLEMatcherBids@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk Both documents are specific to this procurement and must be completed by each interested supplier in order to participate in the procurement irrespective of any other document previously signed. The name of the participant organisation must be included in the file name. Potential Suppliers will not be able to access any further procurement documentation or the Selection Questions until the Authority has received a signed copy of the NDA and Security Aspects Letter. Suppliers who are successful in progressing through to the ITT phase will be required to participate in Biometric Accuracy Testing as part of the evaluation process. This process requires Security Cleared personnel. Full details on how to handle the Security Clearance requirements will be published on the eSourcing portal and made available to all suppliers who have signed an NDA. This procedure can be time consuming and take several months so suppliers are therefore advised to initiate the relevant clearance or confirmation of clearance process for nominated personnel at the earliest possible time. Please note that, up to the date of release of an OJEU Award Notice the Contracting Authority reserves the right to not enter into a contract for any services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d3a6d26-59fb-4121-9b6f-96bcfec5b856
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f17acc1-555a-4cd9-8790-238b8184f8c5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2018 - 30 May 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
hobsfmlematcherbids@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2EU
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

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