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Provision of Biometric Identification Services

HOME OFFICE

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13 Jun 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of biometric identification services. This contract aims to facilitate the return of Pakistani nationals to Pakistan. The supplier, National Database and Registration Authority Pakistan, has been awarded the contract with a value of £22,000 gross. The procurement process utilised a direct method, falling below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract's signing on 15 May 2025, its start on 16 May 2025, and its end on 11 July 2025. Located in London, this procurement falls under the services category, notably documentation, security, and identification badge release services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in biometric technologies and identification services. Those with capabilities in security and documentation services may find similar opportunities for growth. Large-scale organisations with experience in international operations, particularly in liaison with governmental departments, would be well-suited to compete in future similar contracts. There is potential for businesses focusing on cross-border data management and identification solutions to establish valuable partnerships with public authorities for upcoming projects. Such involvement reinforces a business's public sector portfolio, paving the way for expanding influence and securing further contracts within global frameworks.

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Notice Title

Provision of Biometric Identification Services

Notice Description

Provision of Biometric Identification Services to enable the return of Pakistani Nationals to Pakistan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05484d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032193-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79131000 - Documentation services

79710000 - Security services

79716000 - Identification badge release services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ieprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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

NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY PAKISTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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