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Global Talent Visa - Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services

Home Office

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07 Dec 2023 at 16:57

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, acting through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), is planning to procure an Endorsing Body Service for the Digital Technology pathway of the Global Talent Visa. This service aims to assess individuals' credibility for set criteria related to global talent in digital technology fields such as fintech, gaming, cyber security, and artificial intelligence. The procurement process, expected to start in the summer of 2024, will involve an Open Procedure competition. Key dates include the publication on the PIN on 07/12/23, the final deadline for Clarification Questions on 15/12/23, and the deadline for RFI responses on 21/12/23.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the Business analysis consultancy services sector to compete for a contract with the Home Office. Companies with expertise in assessing digital technology talent and a track record in providing high-quality services in industries like fintech, gaming, cyber security, and artificial intelligence would be well-suited to participate. The procurement process follows an Open Procedure competition and involves stages such as market engagement, Request For Information (RFI), and a potential Virtual Supplier Briefing session. Businesses registered on the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer) can access the relevant documents and participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Talent Visa - Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services

Notice Description

The Home Office plans to procure an Endorsing Body Service for persons applying through the Digital Technology route of the Global Talent Visa to assess their credibility for set criteria. The Global Talent visa was introduced in February 2020 to replace the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa and make the process smoother, efficient, and more attractive for exceptionally talented people to live and work in the UK. The content of this PIN, including the nature of services and estimated value, may be subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Background Information The Secretary of State for the Home Department as part of the Crown, acting through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) (the "Home Office"), is procuring an Endorsing Body Service for the Digital Technology pathway of the Global Talent Visa. UKVI is a department within the Home Office and has customers in the UK and outside of the UK who include but are not limited to: * those seeking to extend permissions to work or study in the UK; * those seeking to extend permissions to stay or settle with family in the UK; * those progressing from earlier immigration permissions to British nationality The UK has replaced freedom of movement with a comprehensive points-based immigration system that ensures we continue to be global leaders, supporting UK employers in taking advantage of the opportunities now open to them by recruiting the best and brightest global talent from around the world. 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 to the UK legally. The Home Office's vision is to have a world-leading immigration service working for a safe and prosperous UK. To that end, two key missions are to deliver world-class customer service and to control migration. The Buyer's challenge is to transform services in a way that enhances customer experience and UK border security. The Global Talent Visa is an enabler of this immigration policy. It was introduced in February 2020 to replace the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa and make the process smoother, efficient, and more attractive for exceptionally talented people to live and work in the UK. To qualify under the Global Talent Visa category, most applicants (excluding those that have prestigious prizes) need to be endorsed by a relevant Endorsing Body. The Endorsing Body is responsible for assessing whether an individual is internationally recognised as, or has demonstrated the potential to become, a leader in digital technology, for example in: * financial technology ('fintech') * gaming * cyber security * artificial intelligence The Global Talent Visa application process requires individuals to make their endorsement application direct to the Home Office. This includes paying the fee and submitting information and evidence linked to their claim of exceptional talent or promise. The Home Office then send all relevant information to the Endorsing Body. Although the endorsement application is submitted to the Home Office, the endorsing body carry out the assessment without involvement from the Home Office. If the endorsing body is satisfied that an individual is of sufficient calibre to receive endorsement, applicants are able to apply to the Home Office for a Global Talent Visa. The endorsing body is not involved in the visa part of the assessment. Endorsing bodies also work with the Home Office to formulate, agree, publish and apply the criteria that applicants are required to meet to be considered as "exceptionally talented" or as demonstrating "exceptional promise" in the digital technology field. Due to the nature of the service, it is necessary for the Endorsing Body to be a leading expert in the Digital Technology industry. Currently around 4,000 customers apply for endorsement per annum from across the UK and the rest of the world. Additional information on the visa can be found here: Work in the UK as a leader in digital technology (Global Talent visa) : Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042291
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036145-2023
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

75131000 - Government services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2024Expired
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

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
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Country
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Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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