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title: "Data Acquisition & Technology Capability"
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# Data Acquisition & Technology Capability

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e92ef98-b3f8-4897-9ba5-f06ea8a78670

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Data Acquisition & Technology Capability" in the IT services and software category, specifically related to software package and information systems. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £30,000. The tender period ended on 16 January 2020, while the contract is set to run from 24 January 2020 to 24 February 2020. This contract aims to enhance data acquisition and technology capability for air freight, including a continuation of an existing contract with Unisys Ltd.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the IT and software development sectors, particularly those with expertise in data acquisition technologies. Companies that specialise in consulting and software solutions relevant to freight and logistics may find this tender particularly appealing. This is a chance for large firms and experienced suppliers in these industries to leverage their capabilities and expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Data acquisition and technology capability for air freight targeting proof of concept. Additional information: Extension of the nominal PS1 Unisys/Border Force contract that was in place until 10th January 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599603dc-4b52-4e4e-b332-ead38cd7bec7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2020 - 24 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| 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 | UNISYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599603dc-4b52-4e4e-b332-ead38cd7bec7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599603dc-4b52-4e4e-b332-ead38cd7bec7
  17th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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