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title: "International Strategy and Capabilities - Specialist Support and Resources Framework Agreement - Market Engagement Event"
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# International Strategy and Capabilities - Specialist Support and Resources Framework Agreement - Market Engagement Event

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44f518a1-052f-4119-bdb8-e5a979f1e85d

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a planning stage tender titled "International Strategy and Capabilities - Specialist Support and Resources Framework Agreement - Market Engagement Event". Located in London, this procurement aims to develop a framework agreement that will enhance strategic capabilities in various areas, including cyber security and policing. Interested parties can engage until the end date of 24th August 2021. A virtual Industry Day is scheduled for 25th August to discuss this tender further.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consulting, project management, and operational support services, particularly those that can provide turnkey solutions or thematic expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework will accommodate various suppliers looking to contribute to international security and operational effectiveness. Businesses offering travel services and training in areas such as firearms and ammunition are especially well-suited to compete.

## Notice

In the Spring/Summer of 2020 the International Strategy and Capabilities (ISC) formerly the International Capabilities and Development Team (ICDT) conducted a Market Engagement exercise to promote and develop a procurement opportunity for the Future Services Framework Agreement, which sought to cover services from Strategic Advice & Programme Delivery and Training Overseas and UK across the following thematic areas: Policing - Civil Defence - Cyber Security - Strategic Intelligence & Threat Assessment - Borders, Migration and Asylum ISC took the decision in April 2021 to withdraw the Strategic Advice & Programme Delivery (Previously named Lot 1 - Specialist Support & Resources in the procurement) from the current Framework Procurement, informing those bidders who were involved. This decision was taken due to the limited number of participants involved and consideration that ISC would in hindsight prefer to re-scope this requirement for greater effect in the longer term. As a result of this withdrawal, ISC would now like to invite interested parties to take part in further Market Engagement activity to help develop this potential requirement and promote interest from prospective bidders. The requirement is expected to be a Framework Agreement for Specialist Support & Resources and will explore with the Market, the best way to procure this. ISC would like to engage with experienced suppliers on the following potential structure for this Framework Agreement: - Lot 1 - Turnkey Solution (Encompassing delivery of the full requirements i.e. Delivery of in-country Programme) - Lot 2 - Thematic Experts, potentially broken down into individual themes (Provision of Strategic Advice and Resources) - Lot 3 - Programme and Project Resource (Provision of Programme/Project Managers etc.) - Lot 4 - Operational Support (Provision of programme support overseas, ranging from transport/logistics, security and equipment) The International Strategy and Capabilities (ISC) was established in 2019 and sits in the International Directorate of the Home Office (HO). The ISC remit includes the delivery of strategic capability development programmes overseas and the oversight and delivery of Overseas Development Aid (ODA) programmes on behalf of the Home Office. The work focuses on delivering longer-term programmes that support high priority HO and broader HMG (Her Majesty's Government) international security policy objectives. The ISC is the Home Office's centre of excellence in delivering programmes overseas. To kick start the engagement, ISC is intending to hold an Industry Day on Wednesday 25th August 10am-12pm. This will be a virtual event to ensure accessibility. If you are interested in attending this event please send an email to HOSProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk in the following format: Subject (title): C21170 ISC Specialist Support & Resource Market Engagement FAO: Paul Towers-France Contact Name and Email address: All potential suppliers welcome Additional information: Please note the date of this event has been changed from 10th August to 25th August due to clash with other HMG events.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3615651c-2727-4b21-a54c-b5291ed70db6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 63510000 - Travel agency and similar services
- 63515000 - Travel services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75222000 - Civil defence services
- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services
- 75241100 - Police services
- 75251100 - Firefighting services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
- 79997000 - Business travel services
- 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services
- 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2021 at 09:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3615651c-2727-4b21-a54c-b5291ed70db6
- 30 Jul 2021 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fef956-9301-4900-ac8c-a567fcbd2129

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3615651c-2727-4b21-a54c-b5291ed70db6
  5th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9fef956-9301-4900-ac8c-a567fcbd2129
  30th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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