Planning

Drones & Thermal Imaging training

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

14 Jul 2022 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently planning a tender for the provision of Drones & Thermal Imaging training, specifically aimed at developing and delivering a remote sensing course comprising two modules: drone operations and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This opportunity is classed under the goods category and has a budget of £1,500,000. Interested organisations must express their interest by 23:59 on Saturday, 13th August 2022, with a potential start date for the training programme set for 3rd October 2022. The training will initially be conducted in the UK, with the possibility of future courses abroad.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in training services, particularly those with expertise in drone technology and GIS applications. Companies that can provide either of the course modules or both are encouraged to apply; those already on government frameworks may have an advantage. This initiative aims to enhance capabilities in wildlife and environmental crime detection, making it particularly relevant for firms operating within the environmental safety and law enforcement sectors.

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Notice Title

Drones & Thermal Imaging training

Notice Description

The Home Office (HO) is seeking to identify a potential Training Partner (TP) to support the development and delivery of a remote sensing course. The course will comprise two modules: 1. Use of Drones and Thermal Imagery 2. Geographic Information Systems The HO would prefer a single TP to deliver both course however, providers of only one of the course modules are welcome to express interest in this potential opportunity. 1. Use of Drones and Thermal Imagery Aim To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of drone operations (fixed-wing and rotary), the use of sensors (thermal) and the ability to interpret imagery. This course will enable participants to utilise drones in the field of detecting and preventing wildlife and environmental crime and the ability to monitor protected areas 2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Aim To provide participants with an understanding of GIS programmes, data sources, their applications, and applicability to law enforcement and wide area environmental monitoring. Training to be delivered in the UK initially with an option to deliver future courses overseas (locations to be identified in the potential procurement) The HO will potentially be looking to deliver it's first course on the 3rd October 2022. Organisations who are interested in this potential opportunity should express and interest by following the instructions in section II.2.14 of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Home Office would like to invite suppliers to express an interest in a potential tender exercise to award contracts for the training provision. Please note, this request for expressions of interest notice may not result in a future procurement. Should a future tender be conducted, responding to this PIN with an expression of interest will not be a prerequisite to suppliers' participation in any future tender process. Additional information: Please email your interest to: HOSProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk Referencing C23534 in the Subject Heading with your contact details and the following information: 1. Specify whether your organisation can provide either Module 1 - Drones..., Module 2 - GIS or both 2. Please specify if your organisation is on any government frameworks. Please note, the HO is exploring its potential routes to

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03520f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019303-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
HOSProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Email
brett.barclay@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
Not specified

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

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