Home Office; Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).
Description: Introduction 'Secretary of State for the Home Department' acting through the Home Office is developing its approach for the future of its Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protective Equipment (UCEP) requirement. This is anticipated to replace the current managed service contract and aims to deliver a national comprehensive, scalable, efficient and sustainable solution across multiple operational or public facing directorates including: * Border Force (BF) * Border Security Command (BSC) * Immigration Enforcement (IE) * UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) * Illegal Migration Intake Unit (IMIU) * His Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) * Security Teams This preliminary market engagement notice proceeds preliminary market engagement undertaken in October 2035, under notice 2025/S 000-060550. The intention and purpose of this market engagement is to * provide an update on the development (read more...)
Summary: The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a market engagement process for its Uniform, Clothing, Equipment, and Protection Products (UCEP) requirement. This involves a preliminary market engagement notice inviting businesses to participate via its eSourcing Portal, with key deadlines including a response deadline on 6th March 2026 and feedback submission by 20th March 2026. The procurement process aims to replace the current managed service contract with a national, comprehensive solution for various directorates such as Border Force, Immigration Enforcement, and Security Teams. The engagement includes multiple opportunities for suppliers to review product specifications and meet the Home Office Uniform Team in Croydon on 12th March 2026. Interested parties should ensure registration on the eSourcing Portal, punctual submission of required documents, and engagement through the portal’s proposed activities.