--- title: "Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dae31c11-a394-4598-99b2-2fa6da439746" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dae31c11-a394-4598-99b2-2fa6da439746" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dae31c11-a394-4598-99b2-2fa6da439746.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dae31c11-a394-4598-99b2-2fa6da439746.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2018-07-09" --- # Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dae31c11-a394-4598-99b2-2fa6da439746 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dae31c11-a394-4598-99b2-2fa6da439746) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dae31c11-a394-4598-99b2-2fa6da439746.json) ## Summary The Home Office is currently engaged in the procurement process for a contract titled "Requirement for a Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich Port," aimed at appointing a service provider to deliver detention and escorting services for immigration detainees. This tender falls under the administration, defence and social security services category and is being conducted in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a tender period that ended on 9th July 2018, and the contract is intended to last from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2021. The estimated contract value is £20,000, with a minimum value set at £10,000, and the procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their services within the public sector, particularly in the context of detention and escorting services. Businesses with experience in security, immigration-related services, or logistics management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive quotation process allows SMEs to showcase their capabilities without the barriers typical of larger, more complex tenders, making this an attractive prospect for those looking to enter or grow within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice To appoint a Service Provider able to deliver detention and escorting services at the Short Term Holding Facility at Harwich International Port for Immigration detainees. Additional information: Any interested parties should read the 'Specification of Requirement' document (attached to this advert) for full details. All submissions should be e-mailed to 'Paul.Tooke@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk' by 12 noon on Monday 9th July 2018 at the latest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288bc395-d349-4e16-a7e5-940e2c2f3e24 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2018 at 14:41 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288bc395-d349-4e16-a7e5-940e2c2f3e24 - 9 Jul 2018 at 14:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da - 9 Jul 2018 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da - 24 May 2018 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da - 16 May 2018 at 08:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da - 15 May 2018 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da - 10 May 2018 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da - 10 May 2018 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da - 10 May 2018 at 09:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da - 1 May 2018 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/288bc395-d349-4e16-a7e5-940e2c2f3e24 9th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dc17a62-8b93-4601-add5-bdcb72da33da 9th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c22eb4d3-82db-4afd-bf98-0bfb03fe59e6 Specification of Requirement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8858e9e6-3bfe-4e64-acf6-c9ba307e2023 Services Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/875d4cf7-7c01-4b68-92ce-92caa43f9e6f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4538b277-cc10-41dc-9b30-9f32e6fd4bd6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a8c425a-eeb5-4970-a35b-a63fe78e3a17 Specification of Requirement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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