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title: "BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e38a7dc0-9084-492c-9551-8a66a869ac14"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-12"
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# BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e38a7dc0-9084-492c-9551-8a66a869ac14

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "BRET - Biometric Remote Enrolment Trial." This initiative falls under the Application Service Providers industry category, with the focus on trialling biometric enrolment technology via smartphone applications. The market engagement session is set for Tuesday, 19th August 2025, at 15:00, hosted online via MS Teams. Suppliers with relevant technology are encouraged to express interest via email at BorderVision@homeoffice.gov.uk. The procurement process encompasses wide geographic locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and elsewhere globally.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in application service development, particularly those experienced in biometric solutions and smartphone technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially welcomed to participate, providing a pathway for business growth through potential collaborations with the Home Office. Companies well-suited for this tender are those with innovative solutions within the realm of mobile identity verification and biometric enrolment processes. Participating in this trial could position a business as a key player within the public sector's evolving technological landscape.

## Notice

The Home Office will be holding a market engagement session to discuss future plans for trialling remote biometric enrolment technology. These trials will focus on capture of fingerprints and identity binding via smartphone application(s). Suppliers with suitable apps are invited to attend this event. The event will be hosted via MS Teams on Tuesday 19th August at 15:00. Please email BorderVision@homeoffice.gov.uk if you are interested in attending. Additional information: Please be aware that your attendance will be visible to other attendees on the call.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987e8bf7-7552-4343-aa21-fd9a926ce6a4 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Aug 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987e8bf7-7552-4343-aa21-fd9a926ce6a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/987e8bf7-7552-4343-aa21-fd9a926ce6a4
  12th August 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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