Tender

Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently engaged in the procurement process for a contract titled "Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port," aimed at appointing a service provider to deliver detention and escorting services for immigration detainees. This tender falls under the administration, defence and social security services category and is being conducted in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a tender period that ended on 9th July 2018, and the contract is intended to last from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2021. The estimated contract value is £20,000, with a minimum value set at £10,000, and the procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their services within the public sector, particularly in the context of detention and escorting services. Businesses with experience in security, immigration-related services, or logistics management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive quotation process allows SMEs to showcase their capabilities without the barriers typical of larger, more complex tenders, making this an attractive prospect for those looking to enter or grow within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port

Notice Description

To appoint a Service Provider able to deliver detention and escorting services at the Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich International Port for Immigration detainees. Additional information: Any interested parties should read the 'Specification of Requirement' document (attached to this advert) for full details. All submissions should be e-mailed to 'Paul.Tooke@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk' by 12 noon on Monday 9th July 2018 at the latest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dae31c11-a394-4598-99b2-2fa6da439746
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288bc395-d349-4e16-a7e5-940e2c2f3e24
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Paul Tooke
Contact Email
paul.tooke@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07825-121102

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

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