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title: "Freight Searching, Searching of Persons, Detention and Escorting Services in Northern France"
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# Freight Searching, Searching of Persons, Detention and Escorting Services in Northern France

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb843807-1d1d-4284-a1a6-d6d4b9e0d0ff

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## Summary

The Home Office has recently awarded a contract for "Freight Searching, Searching of Persons, Detention and Escorting Services in Northern France", valued at £22,983,182. This procurement falls within the public security and law enforcement services category and pertains specifically to operations at the Ports of Calais, Dunkerque, and Coquelles. The contract, which was initiated through an open procurement method, has a contract period starting from April 1, 2017, and ending on March 31, 2020. The tender period ended on August 18, 2016, and is now complete.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security and law enforcement services, particularly those with experience in managing detention and escorting operations. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as they can bring innovative solutions to the table. Companies that can provide personnel and resources for law enforcement functions at ports are especially well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The provision of security services to support the Authority in its operational activities at the Ports of Calais, Dunkerque and Coquelles under Sections 40 and 41 of the UK Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 which allows for the examination of vehicles by an agent appointed by the Crown; and the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 which provides powers to agents appointed by the Crown to detain people seeking to evade the immigration control. Additional information: OJEU Contract Award Notice 2017/S 023-039786 refers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fa0ec-a7f2-47f5-8807-84614f79abba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,983,182 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,983,182 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT19 4RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Cheriton |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAMUS CORK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75240000 - Public security, law and order services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 15:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fa0ec-a7f2-47f5-8807-84614f79abba
- 3 Mar 2020 at 13:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fa0ec-a7f2-47f5-8807-84614f79abba
- 3 Feb 2017 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fa0ec-a7f2-47f5-8807-84614f79abba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fa0ec-a7f2-47f5-8807-84614f79abba
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/888f2b4a-534f-4a9a-b033-7eb0b05c625a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f00c59fe-30f5-4d09-9008-0c4e946d1bae

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