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Marketplace Insight to Protective Security Solutions, Publicly Accessible Locations (PALS)

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15 Oct 2021 at 10:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently planning a procurement process aimed at gathering insights into protective security solutions for Publicly Accessible Locations (PALS). The title of the engagement is “Marketplace Insight to Protective Security Solutions, Publicly Accessible Locations (PALS)”, and it falls under the security equipment industry category. The planning milestone for this initiative includes a key date of 30 November 2021 for the completion of a market survey aimed at understanding potential solutions for PALS. The procurement type is identified as a tender, which will allow for a comprehensive evaluation of the security market relating to new legislation and its implications.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security solutions, particularly those focused on products that detect, deter, or mitigate security threats at public venues. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their innovative approaches may align well with the Home Office's needs. Businesses that manufacture or supply commercial off-the-shelf security products and technologies that can be deployed in public areas will find this engagement particularly relevant, as their insights could directly influence future procurement initiatives and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketplace Insight to Protective Security Solutions, Publicly Accessible Locations (PALS)

Notice Description

EARLY ENGAGEMENT / MARKET INSIGHT The purpose of this notice is to inform suppliers that the Home Office is seeking to improve its understanding of the protective security sector and welcomes industry input into a market survey (survey link: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PALS_Market_Survey_2021/) on suitable solutions for use by owners and operators of Publicly Accessible Locations (PALs). UK Home Office is seeking input to a market survey on suitable solutions for use by owners and operators of Publicly Accessible Locations (PALs). A Publicly Accessible Location is any place in which the public or any section of the public has access, on payment or otherwise, as of right or by virtue of express or implied permission. PALs include a wide variety of everyday locations that may be publicly or privately owned and can also include temporary events. With potential new legislation around protective security requirements (Protect Duty) in the pipeline; the data from the survey will inform Home Office understanding of how well key sections of the PALs market are catered for and inform future initiatives relating to innovation and procurement. The survey focus on products which are aimed at detecting, deterring and mitigating security threats to PALs and are currently available as commercial-off-the shelf or will be available within the next two years only. * Deter: A product that delivers, supports or enables the perception and/or assessment of a hostile that reconnaissance or an attack itself will fail, or that the likelihood of detection/attack failure is unacceptably high. * Detect: The ability to identify suspicious behaviour, threat items (weapons/explosives), suspicious items (e.g. unattended bag), an attack taking place. * Mitigate: Products that reduce the effect of an attack (firearms/bladed weapons/explosives etc), including through delaying the progress of a hostile in their attack. By participating in the survey, you will have the opportunity to directly inform and support Home Office thinking and influence the development of the protective security market. Please access the survey by copying and pasting the below link into your browser: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/PALS_Market_Survey_2021/ The deadline for completion is 30 November 2021. Note: This survey is not intended for use in a future procurement and this notice is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25859c20-7dfa-4375-bc5f-fac0c6fee1b7
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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