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title: "Drones & Thermal Imaging training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03520f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2022-07-14"
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# Drones & Thermal Imaging training

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03520f

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently planning a tender for the provision of Drones & Thermal Imaging training, specifically aimed at developing and delivering a remote sensing course comprising two modules: drone operations and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This opportunity is classed under the goods category and has a budget of £1,500,000. Interested organisations must express their interest by 23:59 on Saturday, 13th August 2022, with a potential start date for the training programme set for 3rd October 2022. The training will initially be conducted in the UK, with the possibility of future courses abroad.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in training services, particularly those with expertise in drone technology and GIS applications. Companies that can provide either of the course modules or both are encouraged to apply; those already on government frameworks may have an advantage. This initiative aims to enhance capabilities in wildlife and environmental crime detection, making it particularly relevant for firms operating within the environmental safety and law enforcement sectors.

## Notice

The Home Office (HO) is seeking to identify a potential Training Partner (TP) to support the development and delivery of a remote sensing course. The course will comprise two modules: 1. Use of Drones and Thermal Imagery 2. Geographic Information Systems The HO would prefer a single TP to deliver both course however, providers of only one of the course modules are welcome to express interest in this potential opportunity. 1. Use of Drones and Thermal Imagery Aim To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of drone operations (fixed-wing and rotary), the use of sensors (thermal) and the ability to interpret imagery. This course will enable participants to utilise drones in the field of detecting and preventing wildlife and environmental crime and the ability to monitor protected areas 2. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Aim To provide participants with an understanding of GIS programmes, data sources, their applications, and applicability to law enforcement and wide area environmental monitoring. Training to be delivered in the UK initially with an option to deliver future courses overseas (locations to be identified in the potential procurement) The HO will potentially be looking to deliver it's first course on the 3rd October 2022. Organisations who are interested in this potential opportunity should express and interest by following the instructions in section II.2.14 of this notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Home Office would like to invite suppliers to express an interest in a potential tender exercise to award contracts for the training provision. Please note, this request for expressions of interest notice may not result in a future procurement. Should a future tender be conducted, responding to this PIN with an expression of interest will not be a prerequisite to suppliers' participation in any future tender process. Additional information: Please email your interest to: HOSProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk Referencing C23534 in the Subject Heading with your contact details and the following information: 1. Specify whether your organisation can provide either Module 1 - Drones..., Module 2 - GIS or both 2. Please specify if your organisation is on any government frameworks. Please note, the HO is exploring its potential routes to

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019303-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles
- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 14:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019303-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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