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Security Advisory and Training Framework

Home Office

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 15:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 10:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 11:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 12:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Mar 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the tender stage for establishing a "Security Advisory and Training Framework" to advance its International Strategy and Capabilities Unit (ISC). This multi-supplier framework aims to support the ISC Unit by procuring advisory, training, and turnkey international capability-building services. There are three lots available: Advisory, Training, and Turnkey services. Businesses have until 1 May 2026 to submit their Procurement Specific Questionnaires (PSQ) via the Home Office e-Sourcing portal. Shortlisted suppliers will proceed to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, followed potentially by an interview stage and final contract awards. The framework expects to yield gross value up to £144,000,000 across the lots, and will commence services in the UK and worldwide locations as required, preferring competitive flexible procedures structured in defined stages to ensure proportionate and effective procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advisory, training, and turnkey service sectors. Companies specialising in public-order services, safety consultancy, crisis management, and accommodation management may find this framework particularly beneficial for expansion, especially those with international delivery capabilities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework accommodates suppliers from diverse backgrounds. The procurement process favours those with robust financial standing, technical expertise, and experience in security and international programme deliveries. Businesses submitting proposals now have the chance to become a key part of the Home Office's strategic endeavours, serving critical public and international security needs, thereby fostering substantial business growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Advisory and Training Framework

Notice Description

The procurement is for the establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of security advisory, training, and turnkey international capability-building services to support the Home Office's International Strategy and Capabilities (ISC) Unit. The framework will cover the provision of services across three lots: Lot 1 - Advisory: provision of specialist individuals or teams delivering strategic, technical, and operational advisory services. Lot 2 - Training: design and delivery of training programmes in the UK and internationally, including bespoke course development and delivery. Lot 3 - Turnkey: partial or full end-to-end delivery of programmes, combining advisory and training services with operational support such as accommodation, transport, security, logistics, and local services. Services may be delivered across the following thematic areas, as applicable to the relevant lot: - Policing - Fire and Rescue - Enabling Functions - Strategic Intelligence and Threat Assessment - Border Security and Illegal Migration - National Risk and Resilience - Operational Support (Lot 3 only) The framework does not commit the Authority to any minimum level of spend or volume of work. Services will be commissioned on a call-off basis only, following further competition under the framework. Call-off contracts may be awarded for delivery in the UK and overseas, depending on operational requirements. Supply will be on a rate-card basis, with pricing and delivery models tailored at call-off stage. Call-off contracts may use fixed price, capped time-and-materials, milestone-based, or output-based payment mechanisms, as specified in the call-off documentation.

Lot Information

Advisory Services

Provision of specialist individuals or teams delivering strategic, technical and operational advisory services to support international security and capability-building programmes. Services include expert advice, policy and capability development, programme design, assurance, mentoring and strategic support across defined thematic areas, delivered in the UK and overseas as required.

Training Services

Design and delivery of training programmes in the UK and internationally, including bespoke course development, localisation, translation and interpretation support, assessment, and flexible delivery models. Services support international capability-building and professional development across defined thematic areas.

Turnkey Services

Provision of partial or full end-to-end delivery of international capability-building programmes, combining advisory and training services with operational support. Operational support may include accommodation, transport, security, logistics, local services and programme management, delivered in complex international environments.

Planning Information

Background: Following the initial round of market engagement, we have refined elements of the proposed procurement strategy, including the lot structure, supplier qualification criteria, and delivery model. We are now seeking supplier input to ensure the approach is commercially viable, proportionate, and aligned with market capabilities. Purpose of the Event: Present the updated proposal, including the revised lot structure and qualification criteria. Seek supplier feedback on the feasibility, clarity, and potential impact of the proposed approach. Understand any barriers to participation and gather suggestions for improvement. Gauge market interest and capacity to deliver the requirements. The event will be held via MS Teams and will take place on 15 September 2025 at 1500 UK time. Should you wish to attend please contact samra-boone.kamaldeep@homeoffice.gov.uk This notice is solely for the purpose of engaging the market to gather information. It does not constitute a call for competition or form part of any formal procurement process. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement, nor will it bind the Authority to proceed with any specific course or action.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026399-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

75242100 - Public-order services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79430000 - Crisis management services

80330000 - Safety education services

80550000 - Safety training services

98341100 - Accommodation management services

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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