--- title: "Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10493d77-8f73-4ac7-8522-42275f6f8954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10493d77-8f73-4ac7-8522-42275f6f8954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10493d77-8f73-4ac7-8522-42275f6f8954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10493d77-8f73-4ac7-8522-42275f6f8954.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2019-08-15" --- # Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10493d77-8f73-4ac7-8522-42275f6f8954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10493d77-8f73-4ac7-8522-42275f6f8954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10493d77-8f73-4ac7-8522-42275f6f8954.json) ## Summary The Home Office is initiating a procurement process titled "Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port". This service requirement is located in the East of England and pertains to the administration, defence, and social security services industry. The procurement method is classified as limited, under a competitive quotation process, with a tender period that ends on 15th August 2019 at 12 noon. The contract value is estimated between £20,000 and £30,000, with the contract period set to commence from 1st September 2019 and conclude on 31st August 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in detention and escorting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity advantageous, as the procurement process encourages participation from smaller firms. Companies with experience in delivering similar services to government entities, especially within a highly regulated framework, will be ideally positioned to compete. Interested providers should ensure they submit their proposals by the stipulated deadline, considering the potential for long-term engagement in managing critical services under Home Office oversight. ## Notice To appoint a Service Provider able to deliver detention and escorting services at the Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich International Port for Immigration detainees. Additional information: A site visit can be arranged at a mutually convenient date & time during the tender period, but only up to Tuesday 13th August 2019 at the latest. Please contact Paul Tooke if interested? Any questions or queries should be made in writing and e-mailed to Paul.Tooke@homeoffice.gov.uk on or before 12 noon on Monday 12th August 2019 to allow for replies prior to the below submission deadline. All submissions must be in writing and must be e-mailed to Paul.Tooke@homeoffice.gov.uk by 12 noon on Thursday 15th August 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bba636-119b-40f2-aa20-413a8eb5b6ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2019 at 12:56 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bba636-119b-40f2-aa20-413a8eb5b6ed - 9 Aug 2019 at 08:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 - 5 Aug 2019 at 13:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 - 5 Aug 2019 at 10:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 - 31 Jul 2019 at 13:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 - 31 Jul 2019 at 13:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 - 23 Jul 2019 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 - 23 Jul 2019 at 10:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 - 18 Jul 2019 at 07:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 - 10 Jul 2019 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bba636-119b-40f2-aa20-413a8eb5b6ed 15th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db0a690-fe59-42a7-807e-81a8efad63f1 9th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79f6a710-5e79-4950-bcc3-fe9c33a625fd Specification of Requirement document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/392eb678-9fba-444f-9766-134c0b4d62a0 Terms & Conditions that will apply to the awarded contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b196a4e-562a-46a5-8856-312f03e4c591 'Specification of Requirement' document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e22f3f8-9dad-4d64-8cc5-a0ec125249f9 Specification of Requirement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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