Planning

BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

08 Oct 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a public procurement process under the title "BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial" with a focus on application service providers. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. This initiative involves market engagement sessions to discuss trialling remote biometric enrolment technology, particularly focusing on capturing fingerprints and remote identity binding via smartphone applications. Market engagement will occur at 2 Marsham Street, London, or via MS Teams on 13 October and 17 October 2025. Interested suppliers are advised to email BorderVision@homeoffice.gov.uk. The engagement end date is set for 17 October 2025. The programme is applicable across a broad geography, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This procurement process presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in application services related to biometric technology. The tender is suitable for businesses that develop smartphone applications capable of handling biometric data, particularly those focusing on security and identity verification. Participation in the market engagement sessions allows businesses to understand emerging requirements and align their technological offerings with the Home Office's needs, potentially leading to contracts and partnerships that could expand their market reach and portfolio. Companies interested in innovating within the biometric space will find this trial particularly appealing.

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Notice Title

BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial

Notice Description

The Home Office will be holding market engagement sessions to discuss future plans for trialling remote biometric enrolment technology. These trials will focus on capture of fingerprints and remote identity binding via smartphone application(s). Suppliers with suitable apps are invited to attend this event. The event will be hosted in 2 Marsham Street or via MS Teams on Monday 13 October 14:30 to 17:30 and Friday 17 October 9:30 to 12:30. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9ccc25-0c62-4dde-a0dc-a3f572e3ff77
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
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 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

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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