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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41dedd45-2455-4e6d-b2a8-eced021d620e

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has successfully completed a tender for the "Provision of Biometric Research Services for Identification of Indian Immigration Offenders in the UK." This procurement falls within the research and development services category and took place in various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 6th November 2017, with the contract running from 17th December 2017 to 10th March 2018. The awarded contract, amounting to £16,279, was officially published on 24th December 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biometric research and consulting services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their operations. With a focus on immigration-related research, companies with expertise in data analytics, security technology, and governmental advisory services are well-positioned to compete successfully in similar future contracts. Such projects can help these businesses establish valuable relationships with government entities and enhance their visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Biometric Research Services for Identification of Indian Immigration Offenders in the UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac384b7c-227f-4277-8927-64429052436e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2017 - 10 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,279 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG IN INDIA (KPMG ADVISORY SERVICES |

## 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 Dec 2019 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac384b7c-227f-4277-8927-64429052436e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac384b7c-227f-4277-8927-64429052436e
  24th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

## Provenance

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