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16 Aug 2023 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office through Border Force has issued a tender for the secure collection and transport of High-Risk High Value (HRHV) Goods. The procurement process is currently at the 'active' stage, with a contract value of £4,900,000 GBP. The tender deadline for submitting bids is September 7, 2023, and the anticipated award date is September 27, 2023. This opportunity falls under the 'Road transport services' industry category and is open for electronic and written submissions.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in road transport services, especially those experienced in multi-modal courier services, armoured transportation, and high-security logistics. Suitable businesses are expected to provide end-to-end services for secure goods transportation and comply with stringent security requirements. The Home Office, as the buyer, aims to establish a single supplier or managed service provider for the movement of seized goods, emphasising efficiency, security, and value for money in the transportation process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Secure Collection and Transport of High Risk High Value (HRHV) Goods 2023

Notice Description

The Secretary of State for the Home Department acting through Border Force , are seeking a supplier to provide the secure collection & transportation of High Risk High Value (HRHV) Goods seized by them, HM Revenue & Customs, National Crime Agency, Police and Crime Commissioners of the UK Police Forces listed in the following link UK police forces | Police.uk (www.police.uk) Transportation takes place between the point of seizure (ports, airports and inland locations, including Coquelles) to a storage location; and from storage location to disposal (by a waste contractor); other movements may also take place. The service can be provided by a single supplier or a managed-service but the mode of transportation must meet the security required for the goods being moved.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Border Force is a law enforcement command within the Home Office (the "Buyer"). The Buyer secures the UK border by carrying out immigration and customs controls for people and goods entering the UK and its priorities are to: * deter and prevent individuals and goods that would harm the national interests from entering the United Kingdom (UK): * facilitate the legitimate movement of individuals and trade to and from the UK, * protect and collect customs revenues for trade crossing the border, * provide excellent service to customers, and * provide demonstrable effectiveness, efficiency and value for money. The Buyer detains or seizes goods at the border. These are sometimes adopted for onward investigation by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), National Crime Agency (NCA), Police and Crime Commissioners of the UK Police Forces listed in the following link UK police forces | Police.uk (www.police.uk) under the appropriate legislation. HMRC and NCA also detain/seize goods through their inland operations and may also require the services described. This contract agreement may be used by other government bodies. The Buyer is seeking a single supplier or managed service provider who will provide a secure, efficient, auditable end-to-end service for the movement of seized goods; act as a single point of contact for the Buyer to deal with; provide services whereby the most appropriate and cost effective transportation vehicles and routes are used or suggested. The supplier will be required to deliver services and have procedures to: * prevent the loss of any goods; * provide temporary secure facilities; * maintain an accurate audit trail of all its activities; * provide value for money; and * comply with indicative holding timelines. The seized goods will include drugs, firearms and money and any other items that are deemed high risk high value by the Buyer. The Buyer's HRHV loads are to be carried in high security fully armoured vehicles. Additional information: Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), National Crime Agency (NCA), Police (as listed in the following link UK police forces | Police.uk (www.police.uk). This contract agreement may be used by other government bodies.

Renewal: This is a one (1) contract with a potential of 12 months + 12 months extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f06e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024085-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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
Not specified

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

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