Planning

ACE Private Sector Partner

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Jan 2021 at 09:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

12 Jan 2021 at 10:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

11 Jan 2021 at 10:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

11 Jan 2021 at 09:36

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating the procurement process for the "ACE Private Sector Partner" contract, a significant opportunity within the research and development services and related consultancy services industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £100 million and a minimum contract value of £5 million. The contract period will last from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, and the procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure due to its substantial threshold. Key communications regarding this tender can be submitted through the Home Office Jaggaer portal, and potential suppliers should be aware that a future notice has been scheduled for 1 March 2021.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consultancy, and defence-related services, to expand their footprint in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the tender is suited for them. With the Home Office's focus on innovative solutions for the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE), firms offering expertise in research, software development, and business consultancy can particularly benefit, making this a promising avenue for growth and collaboration in the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE Private Sector Partner

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity and to elicit clarification questions regarding the design of the future Private Sector Partner (PSP) contract for the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in relation to the Home Office's Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) All communications shall be to / from the Home Office Jaggaer portal. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Additional information: All communications shall be to / from the Home Office Jaggaer portal. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5d2c5e2-3c40-49b4-8007-87ac67e1e4f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3ded9f-c3f9-4981-aa37-3b0907251027
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Peter Davies
Contact Email
peter.davies@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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