--- title: "Home Office Biometrics Strategic Central & Bureau Platform Supplier Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5621d5f-d697-4ce5-9a9d-97a429d377cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5621d5f-d697-4ce5-9a9d-97a429d377cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5621d5f-d697-4ce5-9a9d-97a429d377cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5621d5f-d697-4ce5-9a9d-97a429d377cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2017-11-30" --- # Home Office Biometrics Strategic Central & Bureau Platform Supplier Event Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5621d5f-d697-4ce5-9a9d-97a429d377cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5621d5f-d697-4ce5-9a9d-97a429d377cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5621d5f-d697-4ce5-9a9d-97a429d377cb.json) ## Summary The Home Office is currently in the planning stage for the "Home Office Biometrics Strategic Central & Bureau Platform Supplier Event." This procurement falls within the computer-related services industry and is set to take place in London. A key milestone is the engagement end date on 6th December 2017, after which the details for attending a supplier day on 12th December 2017 will be communicated. This supplier day aims to provide insights into the programme's requirements and technical approach prior to the release of the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) Contract Notice, anticipated for early 2018. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in biometric technologies, IT services, and government contracting to participate in a significant project aimed at enhancing the Home Office's biometric services. Companies specialising in identity verification systems, software development, and cybersecurity may find this event particularly aligned with their offerings. Engaging with the Home Office during the supplier day allows potential bidders to better understand the framework and expectations surrounding the SCBP project, fostering a competitive environment for innovative solutions. ## Notice This contract corresponds to the Strategic Central and Bureau Platform (SCBP) which is a key component of HOB. The SCBP project is delivering the continued Central and Bureau capability elements of the existing IABS (immigration and borders) and IDENT1 (law enforcement) systems. Additional information: Home Office Biometric (HOB) Outline The HOB programme focuses on ensuring continuation & enhancement of the Home Office's (HO) national biometric services. These manage unique, digitised & biometrically verified identities. The biometric modes currently employed are fingerprint, face & DNA. Business processes using these services include crime scene investigation, visa applications, passport applications, border control & counter-terrorism. This contract corresponds to the Strategic Central&Bureau Platform (SCBP) which is a HOB key component. The SCBP project is delivering the continued Central & Bureau capability elements of the existing IABS (immigration & borders) & IDENT1 (law enforcement) systems. Procurement Scope Scope of SCBP procurement covers provision of the core components of the existing IABS & IDENT1 biometric systems after disaggregation of the matcher/mobile/bureau application & tools which are subject to separate procurement actions. Engagement Description HO wishes to hold a supplier day (the Event) prior to releasing the OJEU Contract Notice, SQ&ITT for the procurement of the future SCBP. This will be held in Central London; Tuesday December 12th 2:00-5:30 p.m. It is invitation only; details of how to apply as listed below. The objectives for this market engagement exercise are to: * Give suppliers a view of the HOB Programme's high level requirements for SCBP * Give suppliers a view of the HOB Programme's technical approach for delivery of SCBP * Describe the commercial approach & outline of the procurement timeline * Understand any concerns suppliers may have about the approach being considered; whether there are any major risks issues or challenges present in this & how these may be avoided * Solicit feedback on how the approach may be refined to allow alternative or innovative approaches to SCBP delivery * Help ensure that the future procurement of the HOB Programme for SCBP is fair, unprejudiced & a competition in which suppliers feel encouraged to participate If you wish to attend HO invites organisations to respond to this Notice by email to SCBP@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk Emails must include the registered company name address & prime contact name & details & a completed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)(refer to 'Other Information' below). Indicative dates (which are subject to change) for SCBP procurement: * OJEU notice-Early 2018 * Contract Award-Late 2018 Other information You must complete & return the attached NDA Signed NDAs with attendee details must be returned by 5pm on 6th December 2017 when registration closes. Participation details will be sent to successful applicants. Due to the venue's finite capacity responses (accompanied by signed NDAs) will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. While we will e ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5e4701-a0af-473e-8858-dccaae97b584 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Dec 2017 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72500000 - Computer-related services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2017 at 17:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5e4701-a0af-473e-8858-dccaae97b584 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5e4701-a0af-473e-8858-dccaae97b584 30th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af90916a-8234-4fd0-a8b1-b5018f6eea3f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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