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Global Talent Visa - Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services

Home Office

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2025 at 14:53

Award Notice
Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 09:46

Tender Notice
Planning

01 Feb 2024 at 14:48

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, operating as the Crown through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), has completed a public procurement procedure to award a contract for the provision of Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services for the Global Talent Visa. This service aims to assess the credibility of applicants in the digital technology sector, ensuring they meet the necessary criteria for the Global Talent Visa. The procurement process followed an open procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015, culminating in a contract award to Tech Nation Group Limited. The contract, valued at £6,650,000, was signed on 16th April 2025, with an initial duration of three years, potentially extendable by two further 12-month periods. The procurement concerns the services category, with a primary focus on business analysis consultancy services implemented across the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations with expertise in business analysis consultancy and information technology services. Given the focus on the digital technology field, businesses that excel in areas such as fintech, gaming, cyber security, and artificial intelligence are well-placed to leverage this contract to enhance their credentials and market presence. The structured procurement approach and significant contract value underline the importance of innovation and strategic capability, making it a conducive environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in strategic IT services and consultancy to compete effectively and secure a foothold in government contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Talent Visa - Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services

Notice Description

The Home Office has awarded a contract for 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.

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"), has completed an Open Procurement Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and is awarding a contract for an Endorsing Body Service for the Digital Technology pathway of the Global Talent Visa. A three-year contract term will commence on 16th April 2025, concluding on 15th April 2028. The Contracting Authority has the option to extend the contract by two further 12-month periods, at its discretion. 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. 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)

Renewal: Initial contact term is 3 years with the option to extend for up to two terms of 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04366b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021815-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72222300 - Information technology services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

75110000 - General public services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131000 - Government services

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,680,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,680,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,650,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Country
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tech Nation Group Limited

Further Information

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