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title: "Biometric Technical Services 2021"
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# Biometric Technical Services 2021

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdfe6d3c-0942-47cc-a506-8ce1f501296b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Biometric Technical Services 2021" contract, valued at £4,800,000, is being conducted by the Home Office, based in Croydon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the IT software development services category and is currently in the award stage. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2023. The procurement method utilised for this tender is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having closed on 30th June 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in biometric technologies and IT services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given that the suitability criteria indicate a preference for SMEs, although voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are not included. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing technical input, integration solutions, and flexible delivery of biometric services will likely find a competitive advantage in this tender.

## Notice

Provision of specialist biometric technical service to be delivered flexibly in support of the HOB Programme biometric projects and associated initiatives. In particular the technical services are to: * Provide biometric specialist input to the specification of biometric services, workflows and product selections across front end equipment, workflows, biometric matcher software and bureau operations. * Provide technical biometric specialist input to the requirements, design, procurement and delivery of biometric solutions. * Ensure the integration of the biometric services during delivery. * Maintain a roadmap for the technical capability of the biometric service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f919f494-16ea-4df2-8b0b-93f3d7072ee5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDENTITY E2E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2021 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f919f494-16ea-4df2-8b0b-93f3d7072ee5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f919f494-16ea-4df2-8b0b-93f3d7072ee5
  30th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R2l3/ksO_IJDydOyXvs9pILzu32ByHsSL6OkhaScdjAV_tAU
  Call-off-contract V 3.0 (supplier_HO signed)_Redacted

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