--- title: "Global Talent Visa - Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04366b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04366b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04366b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04366b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-05-15" --- # Global Talent Visa - Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04366b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04366b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04366b.json) ## Summary The Home Office, operating as the Crown through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), has completed a public procurement procedure to award a contract for the provision of Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services for the Global Talent Visa. This service aims to assess the credibility of applicants in the digital technology sector, ensuring they meet the necessary criteria for the Global Talent Visa. The procurement process followed an open procedure under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015, culminating in a contract award to Tech Nation Group Limited. The contract, valued at £6,650,000, was signed on 16th April 2025, with an initial duration of three years, potentially extendable by two further 12-month periods. The procurement concerns the services category, with a primary focus on business analysis consultancy services implemented across the UK. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations with expertise in business analysis consultancy and information technology services. Given the focus on the digital technology field, businesses that excel in areas such as fintech, gaming, cyber security, and artificial intelligence are well-placed to leverage this contract to enhance their credentials and market presence. The structured procurement approach and significant contract value underline the importance of innovation and strategic capability, making it a conducive environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in strategic IT services and consultancy to compete effectively and secure a foothold in government contracting. ## Notice The Home Office has awarded a contract for an Endorsing Body Service for persons applying through the Digital Technology route of the Global Talent Visa to assess their credibility for set criteria. The Global Talent visa was introduced in February 2020 to replace the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa and make the process smoother, efficient, and more attractive for exceptionally talented people to live and work in the UK. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Background Information The Secretary of State for the Home Department as part of the Crown, acting through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) (the "Home Office"), has completed an Open Procurement Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and is awarding a contract for an Endorsing Body Service for the Digital Technology pathway of the Global Talent Visa. A three-year contract term will commence on 16th April 2025, concluding on 15th April 2028. The Contracting Authority has the option to extend the contract by two further 12-month periods, at its discretion. UKVI is a department within the Home Office and has customers in the UK and outside of the UK who include but are not limited to: * those seeking to extend permissions to work or study in the UK; * those seeking to extend permissions to stay or settle with family in the UK; * those progressing from earlier immigration permissions to British nationality The UK has replaced freedom of movement with a comprehensive points-based immigration system that ensures we continue to be global leaders, supporting UK employers in taking advantage of the opportunities now open to them by recruiting the best and brightest global talent from around the world. UKVI is responsible for making millions of decisions every year about who has the right to visit or stay in the country, with a firm emphasis on national security and a culture of customer satisfaction for people who come to the UK legally. The Home Office's vision is to have a world-leading immigration service working for a safe and prosperous UK. To that end, two key missions are to deliver world-class customer service and to control migration. The Buyer's challenge is to transform services in a way that enhances customer experience and UK border security. The Global Talent Visa is an enabler of this immigration policy. It was introduced in February 2020 to replace the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa and make the process smoother, efficient, and more attractive for exceptionally talented people to live and work in the UK. To qualify under the Global Talent Visa category, most applicants (excluding those that have prestigious prizes) need to be endorsed by a relevant Endorsing Body. The Endorsing Body is responsible for assessing whether an individual is internationally recognised as, or has demonstrated the potential to become, a leader in digital technology. The Global Talent Visa application process requires individuals to make their endorsement application direct to the Home Office. This includes paying the fee and submitting information and evidence linked to their claim of exceptional talent or promise. The Home Office then send all relevant information to the Endorsing Body. Although the endorsement application is submitted to the Home Office, the endorsing body carry out the assessment without involvement from the Home Office. If the endorsing body is satisfied that an individual is of sufficient calibre to receive endorsement, applicants are able to apply to the Home Office for a Global Talent Visa. The endorsing body is not involved in the visa part of the assessment. Endorsing bodies also work with the Home Office to formulate, agree, publish and apply the criteria that applicants are required to meet to be considered as "exceptionally talented" or as demonstrating "exceptional promise" in the digital technology field. Due to the nature of the service, it is necessary for the Endorsing Body to be a leading expert in the Digital Technology industry. Currently around 4,000 customers apply for endorsement per annum from across the UK and the rest of the world. Additional information on the visa can be found here: Work in the UK as a leader in digital technology (Global Talent visa) : Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Renewal: Initial contact term is 3 years with the option to extend for up to two terms of 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021815-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | 2 Jun 2024 | | Award date | 15 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,680,000 | | Lots value | £11,680,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,650,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TECH NATION GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services - 75110000 - General public services - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations - 75130000 - Supporting services for the government - 75131000 - Government services - 75131100 - General personnel services for the government - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79132000 - Certification services ## Release History - 15 May 2025 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021815-2025 - 8 Oct 2024 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032170-2024 - 1 Feb 2024 at 14:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003391-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/home-office - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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