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Freight Searching, Searching of Persons, Detention and Escorting Services in Northern France

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03 Feb 2017 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has recently awarded a contract for "Freight Searching, Searching of Persons, Detention and Escorting Services in Northern France", valued at £22,983,182. This procurement falls within the public security and law enforcement services category and pertains specifically to operations at the Ports of Calais, Dunkerque, and Coquelles. The contract, which was initiated through an open procurement method, has a contract period starting from April 1, 2017, and ending on March 31, 2020. The tender period ended on August 18, 2016, and is now complete.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security and law enforcement services, particularly those with experience in managing detention and escorting operations. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as they can bring innovative solutions to the table. Companies that can provide personnel and resources for law enforcement functions at ports are especially well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Freight Searching, Searching of Persons, Detention and Escorting Services in Northern France

Notice Description

The provision of security services to support the Authority in its operational activities at the Ports of Calais, Dunkerque and Coquelles under Sections 40 and 41 of the UK Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 which allows for the examination of vehicles by an agent appointed by the Crown; and the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 which provides powers to agents appointed by the Crown to detain people seeking to evade the immigration control. Additional information: OJEU Contract Award Notice 2017/S 023-039786 refers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb843807-1d1d-4284-a1a6-d6d4b9e0d0ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fa0ec-a7f2-47f5-8807-84614f79abba
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75240000 - Public security, law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,983,182 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,983,182 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT19 4RH
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Cheriton
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAMUS CORK SOLUTIONS

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