Published date: 8 October 2024
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Awarded contract (published 15 May 2025)
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Contract summary
Industry
General public services - 75110000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£5,700,000 to £15,400,000
Procurement reference
tender_402491/1412251
Published date
8 October 2024
Closing date
12 November 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
19 March 2025
Contract end date
18 March 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Invitation to Tender for Global Talent Visa Digital Technology Endorsing Body Services
The Secretary of State for the Home Department as part of the Crown, acting through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) (the "Home Office"), is procuring an Endorsing Body Service for the Digital Technology pathway of the Global Talent visa.
The Global Talent visa is a key enabler of immigration policy. It was introduced in February 2020 to replace the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa and make the process smoother, efficient, and more attractive for exceptionally talented people to live and work in the UK.
To qualify under the Global Talent visa category, most applicants (excluding those that have prestigious prizes) need to be endorsed by a relevant endorsing body. The endorsing body for the Digital Technology pathway is responsible for assessing whether an individual is internationally recognised as, or has demonstrated the potential to become, a leader in digital technology.
Due to the nature of the service, it is necessary for the endorsing body for the Digital Technology pathway to be a leading expert in the Digital Technology sector.
Currently around 3,150 customers apply for endorsement in the digital and technology field per annum from across the UK and the rest of the world.
The value of the contract, over the core contract period plus any extensions, is expected to be in the range of £5.7m - £15.4m, with an estimated contract value of £11.68m. As this is a volume-led contract, the final value is anticipated to fall within this range but could be lower depending on actual volumes.
Additional information on the visa can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent-digital-technology.
In order to get access to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack and bidding a Tender for the provision of the Global Talent Digital Technology Endorsing Body Service, the Bidders are required to request access to the NDA as a pre-requisite.
More information
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In order to get access to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack and bidding a Tender for the provision of the Global Talent Digital Technology Endorsing Body Service, the Bidders are required to request access to the NDA as a pre-requisite.
The ITT will be managed electronically via the Home Office's eSourcing Portal (JAGGAER). To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Portal.
If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.
Once you have registered on the eSourcing Portal, a registered user can request access to the NDA by emailing GTVDigitalEB@homeoffice.gov.uk.
Your email must clearly state the exact name that you used to register on Jaggaer. Once enabled by the Procurement Team, you should receive a link to the NDA from Jaggaer.
Once you have submitted an NDA you will be given access to the eSourcing Portal where you can respond to the tender.
We will endeavour to process completed NDAs and allow access to the ITT within three working days.
For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Portal please contact the JAGGAER Supplier Helpdesk at customersupport@jaggaer.com or 0800 069 8630 (0800 - 1800hrs).
Deadline to submit response to the tender is 12:00 BST on 12 November 2024.
About the buyer
Address
Home Office, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
England
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