Home Office; Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).

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    "title": "Home Office; Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).",
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    "description": "Introduction\n‘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.\nThis 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:\n•\tBorder Force (BF)\n•\tBorder Security Command (BSC)\n•\tImmigration Enforcement (IE)\n•\tUK Visas & Immigration (UKVI)\n•\tIllegal Migration Intake Unit (IMIU)\n•\tHis Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO)\n•\tSecurity Teams\nThis preliminary market engagement notice proceeds preliminary market engagement undertaken in October 2035, under notice 2025/S 000-060550. \nThe intention and purpose of this market engagement is to \n•\tprovide an update on the development of the Home Office’s commercial approach including products and services, \n•\tencourage continued market involvement and interest,\n•\topportunity to discuss/meet the Home Office Uniform Management Group.\nThe Home Office will require participants to sign a mutual NDA before gaining access to fully participate in the Market Engagement event, further detail is provided in the “Engagement” sections of this notice.\nDescription \nThe Home Office is developing a 2-lot solution procured utilising a multistage competitive flexible procedure in accordance with PA23.   \nLot 1 – Full managed service for the provision of uniform, clothing and equipment.  Estimated value £60m\nLot 2 – Managed Service for the provision of body armour.\nEstimated value £20m\nIt is intended that an amended/modified version of the Model Services Contract shall be used to dictate the terms of any awarded contract. \nThe Home Office operates 24/7 365 nationally and internationally.  Suppliers, for a complex range of stakeholders, must be able to facilitate and manage security of supply, requirements/product development and demand fluctuations.   \nThe Home Office is seeking a robust service associated with the supply of the goods anticipated to include Stock Management, Storage & Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Hire (Lot 1), Sustainability, Returns, Recycling and Disposal, Customer Services and Account/Contract Management.\nLot 1. Uniform, Clothing and Equipment.\nA diverse range of products determined by department and job role consisting of branded and non-branded items.  Products require universal, male, female and maternity fits options. Product range including but not limited to \n•\tCorporate Wear (jacket, shirt/blouse, trouser, skirt, dress, cardigan, jumper) \n•\tOperational Uniform (cargo trouser, wicking top, shirt, jumper, fleece, waterproof jacket, waterproof trouser, anorak)\n•\tCeremonial Wear (hire and purchasing - shirts)\n•\tTactical Wear (High-vis jacket/waist coat, tactical vest, tactical belt)\n•\tUniform accessories (epaulettes, belts, branding & insignia, hats, gloves)\n•\tFootwear\n•\tEquipment (Method of Entry(MOE) protection, batons, cuffs, holders/holsters and clips)\nLot 2. Body Armour\nPrimarily for the provision of serialised traceable general-purpose body armour, supplied as body armour sets and individual components (armour inserts and carriers)\n•\tIn accordance with HO1KR1 standards\n•\tDiscreet/concealable carrier\n•\tOvert general-purpose carrier\n•\tAdditional knife protection\nPotential future provision of additional body armour specifications including floatation body armour or higher rated protection level.\nAssociated CPV codes\n35811000 – Uniforms\n35811200 - Police uniforms\n18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories\n18222000 - Corporate clothing\n35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection\n98311100 - Laundry-management services\n98393000 - Tailoring services\n18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories\n35200000 - Police equipment\n35230000 – Handcuffs\n37453700 - Batons\nEngagement with this opportunity/notice \nEngagement and communication related to this notice will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com   \nTherefore, to participate organisations must be registered on the eSourcing Portal.\nStep 1.\nIf you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online by following the ‘To register click here’ link at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com .\nPlease note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering.\nYour profile must include interest in the CPV code “35811200 - Police uniforms” , this should be done when establishing your profile or an existing profile can be amended to include this CPV. \nTo add this CPV to your profile select “Categories” section.  Click “+” icon and search for the CPV. Select the CPV and click “Confirm”.\nN.B. Organisations that participated in the previous market engagement shall receive an invite on the eSourcing Portal to this latest engagement. \nStep 2.\nOnce you have registered on the eSourcing Portal including the CPV (as above), registered users can access the “UCEP Market Engagement Feb 2026.” (pqq_768). \nYou must agree to the online NDA to enter the project. \n……. \nWithin pqq_768 Home Office has uploaded a list of core products and associated product specifications intended to include for pricing as part of the commercial envelope’s basket of goods at ITT.  \nThe Home Office is inviting suppliers to review and feedback on the product specifications.  \nParticipating organisation may be given the opportunity to meet the HO uniform team and view current products in person on 12th March 2026 at the Croydon Office (2 Ruskin Square). \nHome Office intends to schedule timeslots for individual organisations during the day. \nParticipating organisations may bring examples of comparable or alternative products to support their discussion and feedback to Home Office. \nTo register your interesting in participating in a F2F session who must message through eSourcing Portal pqq_768 advising up to 4 attendees, including theirs names and email addresses. \nDeadline for response = Friday 6th March 2026\nTimeslots shall be allocated on first come first served basis.  Additional days may be added if required, further detail will be shared on pqq_768 in the eSourcing Portal. \n……. \nParticipating organisations are also encouraged to respond to the questions on the e-sourcing portal to provide further feedback to the Home Office, deadline for responses is 20/03/2026 23:59\nThe Home Office may invite participants to attend additional 121 virtual (Microsoft Teams) or F2F meetings for further feedback.  \nAdditional Information \nPlease contact tom.kimpton@homeoffice.gov.uk if you have trouble accessing the e-sourcing portal and Market Engagement event. \nThis notice is not a call for competition; it is published as information only requesting interested organisations participation for the Home Office’s consideration and development of an optimal solution. \nThe Home Office reserves the right not to conduct a formal procurement process and not award a contract. The Home Office reserves the right to change its commercial approach and any detail included, exchanged or discussed during this market engagement.\nAccordingly, the Home Office will not be liable for any costs, expenditure, work, or effort incurred acting on the basis of this notice. Participation in the market engagement is not a pre-requisite for being able to submit a tender against any associated opportunity and does not guarantee the suitability/acceptance of any involvement or bids for such an opportunity.",
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        "description": "Engagement with this opportunity/notice \nEngagement and communication related to this notice will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com   \nTherefore, to participate organisations must be registered on the eSourcing Portal.\nStep 1.\nIf you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online by following the ‘To register click here’ link at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com .\nPlease note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering.\nYour profile must include interest in the CPV code “35811200 - Police uniforms” , this should be done when establishing your profile or an existing profile can be amended to include this CPV. \nTo add this CPV to your profile select “Categories” section.  Click “+” icon and search for the CPV. Select the CPV and click “Confirm”.\nN.B. Organisations that participated in the previous market engagement shall receive an invite on the eSourcing Portal to this latest engagement. \nStep 2.\nOnce you have registered on the eSourcing Portal including the CPV (as above), registered users can access the “UCEP Market Engagement Feb 2026.” (pqq_768). \nYou must agree to the online NDA to enter the project. \n……. \nWithin pqq_768 Home Office has uploaded a list of core products and associated product specifications intended to include for pricing as part of the commercial envelope’s basket of goods at ITT.  \nThe Home Office is inviting suppliers to review and feedback on the product specifications.  \nParticipating organisation may be given the opportunity to meet the HO uniform team and view current products in person on 12th March 2026 at the Croydon Office (2 Ruskin Square). \nHome Office intends to schedule timeslots for individual organisations during the day. \nParticipating organisations may bring examples of comparable or alternative products to support their discussion and feedback to Home Office. \nTo register your interesting in participating in a F2F session who must message through eSourcing Portal pqq_768 advising up to 4 attendees, including theirs names and email addresses. \nDeadline for response = Friday 6th March 2026\nTimeslots shall be allocated on first come first served basis.  Additional days may be added if required, further detail will be shared on pqq_768 in the eSourcing Portal. \n……. \nParticipating organisations are also encouraged to respond to the questions on the e-sourcing portal to provide further feedback to the Home Office, deadline for responses is 20/03/2026 23:59\nThe Home Office may invite participants to attend additional 121 virtual (Microsoft Teams) or F2F meetings for further feedback."
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    "description": "Introduction\nThe Home Office is developing its approach for the future of its Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protective Equipment (UCEP) requirement.\nThis 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:\n•\tBorder Force (BF)\n•\tImmigration Enforcement (IE)\n•\tUK Visas & Immigration (UKVI)\n•\tHer Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO)\n•\tSecurity Teams\nThe Home Office is considering a single or multi-supplier solution procured utilising a multistage competitive flexible procedure in accordance with PA23.   \nThe purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to \n•\tencourage market involvement, stimulate and ascertain interest \n•\tgather information, feedback and views of the market\n•\tdevelop a dynamic fruitful business and commercial approach for the requirements.\nThe Home Office will require participants to sign a mutual NDA before gaining access to fully participate in the Market Engagement event, further detail is provided in the “Engagement” sections of this notice.\nDescription \nThe Home Office purchases between 10,000 and 15,000 products a month supplying c14000 officers/staff products associated with high level categories: Uniform and Clothing, Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) summarised below.\nUniform and Clothing = A diverse range of clothing determined by department and job role including but not limited to Corporate Wear (jackets, shirts/blouses, trousers, skirts, dresses, cardigans, jumpers), Performance Wear (thermals, fleeces, jackets, waterproofs, high visibility), Training & Operational Wear (shirts, t-shirts, wicking tops, cargo trousers), Head Wear, Foot Wear, Accessories (gloves, belts), Religious and Maternity Wear, Branding (patches, epaulettes, insignia)\nEquipment = An evolving range of products utilised across operational HO departments including but not limited to tactical belts, tactical vests, batons, cuffs, equipment holders, equipment bags, evidence and firearms bags, dog handler equipment. \nPPE = Protective equipment to protect staff and the public including but not limited to Body Armour (Armour Panels, Overt and Covert Armour carriers/covers), Face Coverings and Gloves, Armoured Helmets, Shin Protectors, Groin Protectors, Shields.\nThe Home Office operates 24/7 365 nationally and internationally.  Suppliers, for a complex range of stakeholders, must be able to facilitate and manage security of supply, requirements/product development and demand fluctuations.   The Home Office is seeking a robust service associated with the supply of the goods anticipated to include Stock Management, Storage & Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Hire, Sustainability, Returns, Recycling and Disposal, Customer Services and Account/Contract Management. \nAssociated CPV codes\n35811000 – Uniforms\n35811200 - Police uniforms\n18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories\n18222000 - Corporate clothing\n35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection\n98311100 - Laundry-management services\n98393000 - Tailoring services\n18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories\n35200000 - Police equipment\n35230000 – Handcuffs\n37453700 - Batons\nEngagement with this opportunity/notice \nEngagement and communication related to this notice will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com   \nTherefore, to participate organisations must be registered on the eSourcing Portal.\nStep 1.\nIf you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online by following the ‘To register click here’ link at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com .\nPlease note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering.\nYour profile must include interest in the CPV code “35811200 - Police uniforms” , this should be done when establishing your profile or an existing profile can be amended to include this CPV. \nTo add this CPV to your profile select “Categories” section.  Click “+” icon and search for the CPV. Select the CPV and click “Confirm”.\nStep 2.\nOnce you have registered on the eSourcing Portal including the CPV (as above), registered users can access the “Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).  Expression of Interest and NDA” (PQQ_684) to express an interest, complete and submit the NDA and provide contact email address(es) to receive an invite to the virtual supplier event.  \nDeadline for receiving an invite to the event by completing Step 1 (PQQ_684) is Sunday 12th October 11.59pm\nSuppliers can continue to express an interest and request participation in the market engagement until 30th October 2025.  \nStep 3.\nUpon completion of Step 2 you shall be invited to “Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).  Market Engagement Event”(PQQ_704) for access to the documents, receive an invite to the virtual supplier event and provide feedback via the questionnaire. \nThe Home office is hosting a virtual (Microsoft Teams) supplier event on Thursday 16th October @ 1pm \nYou are also encouraged to respond to the questions on the e-sourcing portal (PQQ_704) to provide feedback to the Home Office, deadline for responses is 31st October 2025 11.59pm\nThe Home Office may invite participants to attend in 121 virtual (Microsoft Teams) meetings for further feedback.  \nAdditional Information \nPlease contact tom.kimpton@homeoffice.gov.uk if you have trouble accessing the e-sourcing portal and Market Engagement event. \nThis notice is not a call for competition; it is published as information only requesting interested organisations participation for the Home Office’s consideration and development of an optimal solution. \nThe Home Office reserves the right not to conduct a formal procurement process and not award a contract. Accordingly, the Home Office will not be liable for any costs, expenditure, work, or effort incurred acting on the basis of this notice. Participation in the market engagement is not a pre-requisite for being able to submit a tender against any associated opportunity and does not guarantee the suitability/acceptance of any involvement or bids for such an opportunity.",
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        "description": "Engagement with this opportunity/notice \nEngagement and communication related to this notice will be managed electronically via the Home Office’s eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com   \nTherefore, to participate organisations must be registered on the eSourcing Portal.\nStep 1.\nIf you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online by following the ‘To register click here’ link at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com .\nPlease note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering.\nYour profile must include interest in the CPV code “35811200 - Police uniforms” , this should be done when establishing your profile or an existing profile can be amended to include this CPV. \nTo add this CPV to your profile select “Categories” section.  Click “+” icon and search for the CPV. Select the CPV and click “Confirm”.\nStep 2.\nOnce you have registered on the eSourcing Portal including the CPV (as above), registered users can access the “Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).  Expression of Interest and NDA” (PQQ_684) to express an interest, complete and submit the NDA and provide contact email address(es) to receive an invite to the virtual supplier event.  \nDeadline for receiving an invite to the event by completing Step 1 (PQQ_684) is Sunday 12th October 11.59pm\nSuppliers can continue to express an interest and request participation in the market engagement until 30th October 2025.  \nStep 3.\nUpon completion of Step 2 you shall be invited to “Uniform, Clothing, Equipment and Protection Products (UCEP).  Market Engagement Event”(PQQ_704) for access to the documents, receive an invite to the virtual supplier event and provide feedback via the questionnaire. \nThe Home office is hosting a virtual (Microsoft Teams) supplier event on Thursday 16th October @ 1pm \nYou are also encouraged to respond to the questions on the e-sourcing portal (PQQ_704) to provide feedback to the Home Office, deadline for responses is 31st October 2025 11.59pm\nThe Home Office may invite participants to attend in 121 virtual (Microsoft Teams) meetings for further feedback.  \nAdditional Information \nPlease contact tom.kimpton@homeoffice.gov.uk if you have trouble accessing the e-sourcing portal and Market Engagement event."
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