{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d736-2025-10-30T14:43:36Z", "date": "2025-10-30T14:43:36Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d736", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PWGC-6513-PQLZ", "name": "Home Office", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PWGC-6513-PQLZ" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "2 Marsham Street", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI32" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "name@homeoffice.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PWGC-6513-PQLZ", "name": "Home Office" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "Market Engagement Session via Teams, 13th November 2025 The Home Office is hosting an online market engagement session on Thursday 13th November 11:30-13:00 for all interested suppliers. Register your interest via email to CollaborativeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk The session will provide suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries about the project and provide live anonymised feedback. The presentation will cover: -Background to the project -Detail on the procurement process -Summary of the requirements (with the draft specification being shared following the meeting) -Timetable -Draft financial pricing model / proposed financial approach -Evaluation approach including draft questions and anticipated weightings Ahead of the publish of this preliminary market engagement notice, the Home Office also shared with known suppliers a short, 6-question questionnaire to gain an understanding of the level of market interest and number of potential solutions available. A summary of the procurement scope, approach, and timeline was provided. 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The two-lot framework is expected to be four years in term, with a total noncommittal ceiling value of PS40m. Interested suppliers will be invited to submit one bid for one or both lots. 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