This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Sep 2023 at 16:41

Tender

08 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Planning

29 Oct 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for the Home Department, representing UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), has completed the procurement of Visa and Citizenship Application Services (VCAS) - Lot 4. The procurement aimed to establish a global network of VCAS Centres supporting Home Office activities. VCAS is seeking providers to offer services such as biometric capture, appointment booking, and identity checks in Asia and Asia Pacific. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the awarded supplier for Lot 4 is VF Worldwide Holdings Ltd.

This tender for VCAS - Lot 4 in Asia and Asia Pacific offers opportunities for businesses providing services like infrastructure provision, biometric sensors, and digital interviewing. Companies specializing in public services, administration, and consular services are suitable for competing in this tender. The Home Office's vision is to enhance customer experience and control migration through this procurement, creating a foundation for future transformation initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Visa and Citizenship Application Services (VCAS) - Lot 4

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for the Home Department, acting through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), is the Authority seeking to procure a global network of Visa and Citizenship Application Service (VCAS) Centres, in support of Home Office activity across both UKVI and Her Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO). This procurement was formerly referred to as Future Supplier Services. UKVI is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people who come here legally. UKVI's vision is to be a world-leading immigration service working for a safe and prosperous UK. To that end, two of our key missions are to deliver world-class customer service and to control migration. UKVI's challenge is to transform services in a way that enhances customer experience and controls outcomes. To achieve this, the VCAS requirements will cover the following activities: - Provision of VCAS Centres (infrastructure and people) - Appointment booking - Priority / added-value services - Fees - Identity check and document verification - Document upload - Biometric capture - Digital interviewing - Vignette services - HMPO specific requirements - Complaints and customer insight The procurement has been divided into 5 geographical lots: (1) Africa and Middle East (2) Americas, Canada, Australasia and Europe (3) China and Taiwan (4) Asia and Asia Pacific (5) The UK Through this procurement, VCAS is seeking solutions that will provide continuity of services for customers, global consistency for HO and suppliers, and a foundation to support future transformation delivered by other HO Programmes. This Award Notice relates to Lot 4 - Asia and Asia Pacific Only. Further Award Notices will be issued following the Award of all other Lots.

Lot Information

Africa and Middle East

Please see section II.1.4 of this Notice for an overview of the services that will be required in each Lot. In Lot 1, services will cover Africa and Middle East.

Options: This contract includes the option to be extended for up to a further 3 years in yearly increments (1+1+1). The estimated value provided in II.2.6. covers the entirety of the contract duration, including all extension options, for this Lot.

Americas, Canada, Australasia and Europe

Please see section II.1.4 of this Notice for an overview of the services that will be required in each Lot. In Lot 2, services will cover Americas, Canada, Australasia and Europe.

Options: This contract includes the option to be extended for up to a further 3 years in yearly increments (1+1+1). The estimated value provided in II.2.6. covers the entirety of the contract duration, including all extension options.

China and Taiwan

Please see section II.1.4 of this Notice for an overview of the services that will be required in each Lot. In Lot 3, services will cover China and Taiwan.

Options: This contract includes the option to be extended for up to a further 3 years in yearly increments (1+1+1). The estimated value provided in II.2.6. covers the entirety of the contract duration, including all extension options.

Asia and Asia Pacific

Please see section II.1.4 of this Notice for an overview of the services that will be required in each Lot.

Options: This contract includes the option to be extended for up to a further 3 years in yearly increments (1+1+1). The estimated value provided in II.2.6. covers the entirety of the contract duration, including all extension options.

United Kingdom

Please see section II.1.4 of this Notice for an overview of the services that will be required in each lot. In Lot 5, services will cover the UK only. Please note: vignette services and HMPO-specific services will not be required for this lot.

Options: This contract includes the option to be extended for up to a further 3 years in yearly increments (1+1+1). The estimated value provided in II.2.6. covers the entirety of the contract duration, including all extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f1f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028547-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

35125110 - Biometric sensors

64114000 - Post office counter services

72222300 - Information technology services

75100000 - Administration services

75110000 - General public services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131000 - Government services

75211110 - Consular services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£271,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Secretary of State for the Home Department
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VF Worldwide Holdings Ltd

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