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title: "HOB Matcher Engine Software (Face)"
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# HOB Matcher Engine Software (Face)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49b61f16-dbee-42de-9197-23f582192d4d

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently seeking to engage an Economic Operator for the provision of the Biometric Matcher Engine Software (Face) as part of its Home Office Biometrics (HOB) programme. This tender, titled "HOB Matcher Engine Software (Face)," falls under the IT services industry category and has a contract value of £4,600,000. The procurement process is at the selective stage with a deadline for submission set for 25 September 2017. The primary location for service delivery is London, UK, and the contract is intended to commence on 31 May 2018, lasting until 30 May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and biometric technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this competitive process, which requires capabilities in software integration, data migration, and biometric accuracy testing. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with the Home Office, enhancing their service offerings in similar high-security environments.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority intends to identify an Economic Operator(s) to contract with for the provision of the Biometric Matcher Engine Software (Face) & associated services as part of the Home Office Biometrics (HOB) programme. This includes: Matcher Engine Software (MES) - a combination of biometric algorithm software and associated components that provide the specialised capability to match a biometric facial image to a known identity held as an encoded facial image; and Associated Services - May include any / all of the following; design, biometric accuracy testing, collaboration, integration and system testing, transition, data migration, early life support, In life level 4 support, professional services. Additional information: Prospective suppliers interested in participating in this procurement should adopt the following process: Each supplier must first register their Company and primary contact(s) (if not already registered) on the CCS eSourcing Suite. Registration can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: https://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 or e-mail supplier@ccs.gsi.gov.uk Following registration onto the CCS eSourcing Suite, email the project team at HOBSFMLEMatcherBids@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk to register interest and confirm the details of its primary contact(s) (maximum of 3 contacts) as soon as possible. The message must contain organisation name, contact name, e-mail address and telephone number. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Security Aspects Letter (SAL) and Security Clearance instructions are available separately from this Contract Notice through the eSourcing Suite. Access to these documents will be granted upon responding to this Contract Notice at HOBSFMLEMatcherBids@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk A signed copy of the NDA and SAL must be returned to the project team electronically at HOBSFMLEMatcherBids@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk Both documents are specific to this procurement and must be completed by each interested supplier in order to participate in the procurement irrespective of any other document previously signed. The name of the participant organisation must be included in the file name. Potential Suppliers will not be able to access any further procurement documentation or the Selection Questions until the Authority has received a signed copy of the NDA and Security Aspects Letter. Suppliers who are successful in progressing through to the ITT phase will be required to participate in Biometric Accuracy Testing as part of the evaluation process. This process requires Security Cleared personnel. Full details on how to handle the Security Clearance requirements will be published on the eSourcing portal and made available to all suppliers who have signed an NDA. This procedure can be time consuming and take several months so suppliers are therefore advised to initiate the relevant clearance or confirmation of clearance process for nominated personnel at the earliest possible time. Please note that, up to the date of release of an OJEU Award Notice the Contracting Authority reserves the right to not enter into a contract for any services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e05d61-6f01-4996-8d22-07cbad06b1b3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2018 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,600,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e05d61-6f01-4996-8d22-07cbad06b1b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e05d61-6f01-4996-8d22-07cbad06b1b3
  16th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97d52199-45d4-4af4-8377-32a679cf29e7
  Contract Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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