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title: "Contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews"
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# Contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96ffa60d-6f40-4f03-afae-64794986d25f

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed an open procurement procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and awarded a contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews. The contract, awarded to VF SERVICES (UK) LIMITED, includes the delivery of Asylum Interview booths across various regions including the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the rest of the world. Additionally, it covers the required technological provisions and staffing support for virtual asylum interviews. The procurement process is complete, with the contract period running from 6th August 2024 to 5th August 2028. The contract, worth £5,026,005, falls under the industry category of "General personnel services for the government" with CPV code 75131100.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its inclusive suitability criteria. Businesses involved in general personnel services, technology solutions, and staffing support, particularly those with capabilities in virtual communication infrastructure, can find this contract highly beneficial for growth. The open procedure procurement method ensures a fair competition among qualified providers, enabling diverse business opportunities in a substantial government contract facilitated by the Home Office.

## Notice

Following the completion of an Open Procurement Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, the Home Office is awarding a contract for the delivery of Asylum Interview booths across the UK. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of the required technology provision and staffing support to enable asylum applicants to be interviewed virtually at all locations. Additional information: The redacted contract is included within this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff59a1fd-9f28-4396-8297-3c90fa798cd9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2024 - 5 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,026,005 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,026,005 |
| 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 | VF SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff59a1fd-9f28-4396-8297-3c90fa798cd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff59a1fd-9f28-4396-8297-3c90fa798cd9
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bca90ee9-7470-4e29-9bd3-b5c55bcd91a4
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