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title: "Understanding Irregular Stay in the UK"
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# Understanding Irregular Stay in the UK

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7181a02b-f95f-40db-b73a-5e48d326cec9

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## Summary

The Home Office in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process titled "Understanding Irregular Stay in the UK". This process falls under the industry category of research services and focuses on conducting research to better understand irregular stay within the UK. The procurement was managed through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £98,832.5, started on 24th February 2025 and will conclude on 24th November 2025. The awarded supplier for this contract is IFF Research Ltd, based in London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services. Firms equipped with robust research capabilities and experience in handling government contracts would find this tender well-suited to their business. Engaging in such government contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolio, gain credibility in the public sector, and potentially secure future projects. Being based in or having operations within the UK, especially in London, could further facilitate efficient collaboration with the Home Office.

## Notice

Research conducted in order to better understand irregular stay within the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d98f6a-8dcb-49f7-aa1c-8ac68f21b094 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 24 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,832 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,832 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d98f6a-8dcb-49f7-aa1c-8ac68f21b094

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d98f6a-8dcb-49f7-aa1c-8ac68f21b094
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3367e3a-7abe-4544-aeef-6fb7d9e6052f
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