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title: "Provision of Biometric Research Services for Identification of Indian Immigration Offenders in the UK"
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# Provision of Biometric Research Services for Identification of Indian Immigration Offenders in the UK

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18ed36c9-3da1-43e6-bda5-bcca331b3219

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the provision of biometric research services aimed at identifying Indian immigration offenders in the UK. This opportunity has been published on 24th October 2017, with a total contract value of £12,000. The tender process is open, and submissions must be made by 6th November 2017. The services are classified under the research and development sector and are set to be delivered within various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories, commencing from 27th November 2017 and running until 31st March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in biometric technologies and immigration studies. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in qualitative research, data analysis, and sustainable methodologies will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially allowing them to expand their market presence and capabilities in the public sector.

## Notice

The British High Commission New Delhi Migration Department would like to contract an implementer based in India to undertake a study to identify and evaluate possible means by which biometric data obtained from Indian immigration offenders in the UK can be used to verify their identity and nationality. Additional information: Please refer Project No 1488/ ITT No 2012

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e7e49-41a1-4164-a2f8-ee1c36ec8f64 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | NEW DELHI, INDIA |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2017 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e7e49-41a1-4164-a2f8-ee1c36ec8f64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768e7e49-41a1-4164-a2f8-ee1c36ec8f64
  24th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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