---
title: "Provision of Science and Technology Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c086"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-11-27"
---

# Provision of Science and Technology Support

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c086

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Science and Technology Support," classified under the "Research consultancy services" industry category (CPV code: 73210000). The process falls under the category of services and is related to an overarching agreement for science and technology services across the UK. The tender stage culminated in the award on 20th November 2024, with the contract valued at £1,000,000 and an active status. This procurement followed a limited method, with no prior publication required due to the specific nature of the services needed, which fell outside the scope of standard directives. The award was given to the National Physical Laboratory, highlighting the Home Office's thorough research and decision to engage directly with the sole capable supplier identified.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised research consultancy services, especially those with expertise in science and technology support. Organisations that can offer unique, high-quality services in niche areas and have the capacity to engage directly with government institutions will find this procurement method advantageous. Large-scale businesses, in particular, who can meet the specific, stringent criteria set forth by national authorities like the Home Office, are well-suited to compete and potentially expand their portfolio through such high-value contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Science and Technology support through an overarching agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Overarching agreement for the provision of science and technology services

### Procurement Information

Capable suppliers were researched and NPL were found to be the only one so they were approached and a contract was agreed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038339-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SWP 4DF |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038339-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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