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title: "Authorised Freight Searching of Persons,Escourting and Detection Service"
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# Authorised Freight Searching of Persons,Escourting and Detection Service

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-187073a4-9b3d-4904-9ed9-5fa9d83f73a7

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Authorised Freight Searching of Persons, Escorting and Detection Service" managed by the Home Office. This contract, classified under security services, had a total value of £22,250,000 and was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. The tender stage has been completed, with the award formally announced on 20th December 2016. The contract duration commenced on 1st April 2017 and concluded on 31st March 2020, covering delivery addresses in the UK and several overseas territories.

This contract represented significant opportunities for businesses in the security services sector, particularly large firms like EAMUS CORK SOLUTIONS (ECS), which were eligible for participation. Companies offering freight searching and escorting services would have been well-positioned to compete for this tender, allowing for potential growth through securing government contracts in a market that demands specialised expertise in security and logistics.

## Notice

Freight Searching, Searching of persons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc835a-b101-4fd3-bd70-c396520a88ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAMUS CORK SOLUTIONS (ECS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 11:33 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc835a-b101-4fd3-bd70-c396520a88ad
- 17 Apr 2019 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609b0a74-12f7-4f4d-a84e-09beda178b60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfc835a-b101-4fd3-bd70-c396520a88ad
  31st March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609b0a74-12f7-4f4d-a84e-09beda178b60
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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