Planning

Automation of the Future - UK Border Trials

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 11:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in London, England, is planning the next phase of the "Automation of the Future - UK Border Trials" procurement process under the industry category of "Public law and order services" (CPV 75242000). The current stage is the planning phase, and the Home Office has an engagement end date set for 16th May 2025. This procurement process involves market engagement sessions scheduled on Microsoft Teams on 12th and 16th May 2025, intended to provide background and high-level information on the programme's next phase. The procurement is expected to take place via the SPARK Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6094 around the end of 2025. Interested participants should contact Stuart Flegg at the borough vision email with their details to attend these sessions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in automation technologies related to border security and public law enforcement services. The process is open to both new suppliers and those who participated in previous trials, making it a promising opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Businesses actively registered or planning to register with the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for the SPARK DPS will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in these sessions and maintaining an active status with the CCS assistance can facilitate access to future procurement opportunities associated with this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automation of the Future - UK Border Trials

Notice Description

The Home Office will be holding market engagement sessions for the next phase of the Automation of the Future - UK Border Trials. The programme is likely to undertake procurement late 2025 via the SPARK DPS RM6094. Interested parties should ensure they are engaged with CCS regarding this DPS. New DPS members are currently being accepted. The sessions will cover some programme background and high level information regarding the next phase. The events will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 12th and/or 16th of May. Both sessions will cover the same material. If you are interested in attending, please send the name(s), email addresses of the attendee(s) and preferred date to bordervision@homeoffice.gov.uk Please be aware that attendees email addresses will be visible to others on the call. Additional information: This follows previous Home Office trials held form December 2024 to February 2025. Engagement is open to both new suppliers and to those involved in previous events.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79804419-d6dd-42b2-94a8-eb1f716beb28
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75242000 - Public law and order services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2025Expired
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
Stuart Flegg
Contact Email
bordervision@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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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