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Contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews

HOME OFFICE

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04 Sep 2024 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed an open procurement procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and awarded a contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews. The contract, awarded to VF SERVICES (UK) LIMITED, includes the delivery of Asylum Interview booths across various regions including the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the rest of the world. Additionally, it covers the required technological provisions and staffing support for virtual asylum interviews. The procurement process is complete, with the contract period running from 6th August 2024 to 5th August 2028. The contract, worth £5,026,005, falls under the industry category of "General personnel services for the government" with CPV code 75131100.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its inclusive suitability criteria. Businesses involved in general personnel services, technology solutions, and staffing support, particularly those with capabilities in virtual communication infrastructure, can find this contract highly beneficial for growth. The open procedure procurement method ensures a fair competition among qualified providers, enabling diverse business opportunities in a substantial government contract facilitated by the Home Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews

Notice Description

Following the completion of an Open Procurement Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, the Home Office is awarding a contract for the delivery of Asylum Interview booths across the UK. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of the required technology provision and staffing support to enable asylum applicants to be interviewed virtually at all locations. Additional information: The redacted contract is included within this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96ffa60d-6f40-4f03-afae-64794986d25f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff59a1fd-9f28-4396-8297-3c90fa798cd9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,026,005 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,026,005 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2024 - 5 Aug 2028 4-5 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VF SERVICES (UK

Further Information

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