---
title: "Contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043d50"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT"
published: "2024-09-04"
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# Contract for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interviews

Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043d50

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process and awarded a contract to VF Services (UK) Limited for the provision of Home Office and Asylum Interview services across various locations in the UK. This contract, under an open procedure compliant with Public Contract Regulations 2015, involves the establishment of interview booths facilitated with necessary technology and staffing support to conduct virtual asylum interviews. The contract, effective from 7th August 2024, will run for three years with an optional extension of one year, concluding on 6th August 2027. The procurement falls under the general personnel services category (CPV 75131100), with a key emphasis on operational, social value, and legal criteria. These services are integral in supporting the Home Office's ongoing effort to streamline asylum processes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial property management, information technology solutions, and staffing services. Companies capable of providing secure, private interview settings with the required technological setup and support staff will find this contract particularly suitable. Furthermore, businesses with experience in handling government contracts and those focused on quality-driven service delivery will be well-positioned to compete and potentially gain long-term collaboration with the Home Office. Participation in this process invites diverse business growth opportunities, enhanced service portfolios, and the potential for increased market credibility.

## Notice

Following the completion of an Open Procurement Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, the Home Office is awarding a contract for the delivery of Asylum Interview booths at various facilities across the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the completion of an Open Procurement Process, the Home Office is awarding a contract for the provision of suitable Interview locations to be attended by Asylum Seekers across the UK. The scope of the contract will also include the provision of the required technology provision and staffing support to enable asylum applicants to be interviewed virtually at all locations. A three year contract term will commence on 7th August 2024, concluding on 6th August 2027. There is a further option to extend the contract by 12 months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract is 3 years (36 months) and is subject to an optional extension period of 1 year (12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028307-2024 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,026,005 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VF SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028307-2024
- 24 Apr 2024 at 08:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013235-2024
- 27 Feb 2024 at 18:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006324-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/home-office
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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