Planning

BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 08:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial." This initiative falls under the Application Service Providers industry category, with the focus on trialling biometric enrolment technology via smartphone applications. The market engagement session is set for Tuesday, 19th August 2025, at 15:00, hosted online via MS Teams. Suppliers with relevant technology are encouraged to express interest via email at BorderVision@homeoffice.gov.uk. The procurement process encompasses wide geographic locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and elsewhere globally.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in application service development, particularly those experienced in biometric solutions and smartphone technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially welcomed to participate, providing a pathway for business growth through potential collaborations with the Home Office. Companies well-suited for this tender are those with innovative solutions within the realm of mobile identity verification and biometric enrolment processes. Participating in this trial could position a business as a key player within the public sector's evolving technological landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial

Notice Description

The Home Office will be holding a market engagement session to discuss future plans for trialling remote biometric enrolment technology. These trials will focus on capture of fingerprints and identity binding via smartphone application(s). Suppliers with suitable apps are invited to attend this event. The event will be hosted via MS Teams on Tuesday 19th August at 15:00. Please email BorderVision@homeoffice.gov.uk if you are interested in attending. Additional information: Please be aware that your attendance will be visible to other attendees on the call.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e38a7dc0-9084-492c-9551-8a66a869ac14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987e8bf7-7552-4343-aa21-fd9a926ce6a4
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

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

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 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
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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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