--- title: "Automation of the Future - UK Border Trials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-04-22" --- # Automation of the Future - UK Border Trials Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15.json) ## Summary The Home Office, based in London, England, is planning the next phase of the "Automation of the Future - UK Border Trials" procurement process under the industry category of "Public law and order services" (CPV 75242000). The current stage is the planning phase, and the Home Office has an engagement end date set for 16th May 2025. This procurement process involves market engagement sessions scheduled on Microsoft Teams on 12th and 16th May 2025, intended to provide background and high-level information on the programme's next phase. The procurement is expected to take place via the SPARK Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6094 around the end of 2025. Interested participants should contact Stuart Flegg at the borough vision email with their details to attend these sessions. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in automation technologies related to border security and public law enforcement services. The process is open to both new suppliers and those who participated in previous trials, making it a promising opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Businesses actively registered or planning to register with the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for the SPARK DPS will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in these sessions and maintaining an active status with the CCS assistance can facilitate access to future procurement opportunities associated with this project. ## Notice The Home Office will be holding market engagement sessions for the next phase of the Automation of the Future - UK Border Trials. The programme is likely to undertake procurement late 2025 via the SPARK DPS RM6094. Interested parties should ensure they are engaged with CCS regarding this DPS. New DPS members are currently being accepted. The sessions will cover some programme background and high level information regarding the next phase. The events will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 12th and/or 16th of May. Both sessions will cover the same material. If you are interested in attending, please send the name(s), email addresses of the attendee(s) and preferred date to bordervision@homeoffice.gov.uk Please be aware that attendees email addresses will be visible to others on the call. Additional information: This follows previous Home Office trials held form December 2024 to February 2025. Engagement is open to both new suppliers and to those involved in previous events. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79804419-d6dd-42b2-94a8-eb1f716beb28 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 May 2025 | | 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75242000 - Public law and order services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2025 at 11:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79804419-d6dd-42b2-94a8-eb1f716beb28 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79804419-d6dd-42b2-94a8-eb1f716beb28 22nd April 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6094 SPARK Framework - CCS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0696ee2-7aad-4207-98d7-e188ea62ce15.json.