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Contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews

Secretary of State for the Home Department

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2024 at 15:54

Award Notice
Tender

24 Apr 2024 at 09:02

Tender Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2024 at 18:04

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process and awarded a contract to VF Services (UK) Limited for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interview services across various locations in the UK. This contract, under an open procedure compliant with Public Contract Regulations 2015, involves the establishment of interview booths facilitated with necessary technology and staffing support to conduct virtual asylum interviews. The contract, effective from 7th August 2024, will run for three years with an optional extension of one year, concluding on 6th August 2027. The procurement falls under the general personnel services category (CPV 75131100), with a key emphasis on operational, social value, and legal criteria. These services are integral in supporting the Home Office's ongoing effort to streamline asylum processes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial property management, information technology solutions, and staffing services. Companies capable of providing secure, private interview settings with the required technological setup and support staff will find this contract particularly suitable. Furthermore, businesses with experience in handling government contracts and those focused on quality-driven service delivery will be well-positioned to compete and potentially gain long-term collaboration with the Home Office. Participation in this process invites diverse business growth opportunities, enhanced service portfolios, and the potential for increased market credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews

Notice Description

Following the completion of an Open Procurement Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, the Home Office is awarding a contract for the delivery of Asylum Interview booths at various facilities across the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the completion of an Open Procurement Process, the Home Office is awarding a contract for the provision of suitable Interview locations to be attended by Asylum Seekers across the UK. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of the required technology provision and staffing support to enable asylum applicants to be interviewed virtually at all locations. A three year contract term will commence on 7th August 2024, concluding on 6th August 2027. There is a further option to extend the contract by 12 months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract is 3 years (36 months) and is subject to an optional extension period of 1 year (12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043d50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028307-2024
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

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,026,005 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
7 Aug 20242 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
Secretary of State for the Home Department
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VF Services (UK) Limited

Further Information

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