--- title: "Photo Booths in HM Passport Offices" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0529fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0529fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529fd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-05-30" --- # Photo Booths in HM Passport Offices Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0529fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0529fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0529fd.json) ## Summary The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process focusing on the installation and operation of photo booths at HM Passport Office locations across the United Kingdom. This opportunity is listed under the "services" category within the photographic industry, specifically pertaining to photographic equipment and services. The process is a concession-based arrangement, where suppliers can generate revenue through customer use of the booths. Interested suppliers are required to express their interest by 16:00 on 13th June 2025. The project aims to ensure compliance with passport photograph requirements and biometric standards from the Home Office, with a planned contract period from 9th October 2025 through to 9th October 2027, with a potential extension until 8th October 2028. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in photographic equipment and services, particularly those capable of installing, operating, and maintaining photo booths autonomously. The concession model allows suppliers to earn revenue while fulfilling a critical public service, making it ideal for businesses seeking steady revenue streams tied to high usage volumes. Small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in similar service models may find this opportunity particularly attractive, as the procurement is deemed suitable for SMEs. The emphasis on supplier capability and commercial approach suggests that innovative service delivery proposals will be welcomed. Such businesses are invited to express their interest and participate in shaping the future procurement strategy. ## Notice Description The Home Office is considering future service delivery options for photographic booths located at seven Area Processing Centres operated by HMPO. The service is currently delivered under a concession model where the supplier installs, operates, and maintains photo booths that provide customers with compliant passport photographs. This market engagement aims to assess supplier interest, capability, and any barriers to entry to inform the potential procurement strategy. Potential Requirements The potential service requirements are: * Supply and install photographic booths across HMPO service centres. * Operate and maintain the booths on a 24/7 basis, including hardware, software, and customer interface. * Ensure compliance with Home Office passport photograph requirements and biometric standards. * Deliver services under a concession model, where revenue is generated from customer use and a commission is returned to HMPO. * Integrate with existing HMPO digital systems where applicable. * Provide performance reporting and maintain uptime/service standards. ### Planning Information Suppliers are required to express interest by 16:00 on 13/06/2025 This market engagement exercise seeks to: • Understand the level of supplier interest in delivering a concession-based photographic booth service at HM Passport Office (HMPO) locations. • Assess supplier capabilities, delivery models, and commercial approaches. How to Express Interest Suppliers wishing to participate in this engagement must: 1. Email an Expression of Interest (EoI) to Photobooths-Interest@homeoffice.gov.uk with the subject line: “HMPO Photo Booths – Expression of Interest” 2. Include the following in the email: • Organisation name • Contact name • Email address • Telephone number • DUNS Number Please note: Suppliers are required to have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun & Bradstreet). If the procurement progresses to a formal tender, suppliers may also be asked to register on the Home Office eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer). After Expression of Interest (EoI) • Suppliers who submit an EoI will be contacted with further details of the engagement process. • This may include a Request for Information (RFI), supplier questionnaire, or one-to-one discussions. • Suppliers will be asked to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before accessing further documentation. Please note: The end of the EoI period does not mark the end of market engagement. Further dialogue may continue with interested suppliers to refine requirements and inform the procurement strategy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028885-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22315000 - Photographs - 38650000 - Photographic equipment - 79961000 - Photographic services - 79961300 - Specialised photography services ## Release History - 30 May 2025 at 14:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028885-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028885-2025 30th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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