Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Home Office
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
nrc-commercial@homeoffice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Operational management / related services at the Home Office Border Force Disembarkation and SOLAS (Saving of Lives at Sea) centre at Western Jet Foil (Dover) and National Reception Centre in Manston.
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79710000 - Security services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of the Disembarkation and SOLAS centre at Western Jet Foil and the National Reception Centre at Manston are to register and process individuals arriving in the UK on small boats from across the English Channel. The aim of these centres is to provide a safe and secure environment, allowing Border Force to process arrivals with dignity and respect.
The Home Office is currently transforming the site at Manston to establish permanent, purpose-built facilities, coordinated by the Manston Transformation Programme. The Programme is looking for partner(s) to deliver a suitable operation and wrap around services for the operations at Western Jet Foil and Manston, plus Medical Services, for an initial term of 6 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 x 24 month periods. The value of this PIN is for the initial term of 6 years.
The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be subject to change.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £700,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Manston NRC – Operator Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79713000 - Guard services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 90911100 - Accommodation cleaning services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services
- 98341110 - Housekeeping services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Manston, Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide operation and wrap around services at the National Reception Centre (NRC). Services may include:
(a) Overall management of services
(b) Staffing of custodial facilities
(c) Security & guarding services
(d) Cleaning services;
(e) Welfare services and well-being;
(f) Catering; and
(g) Escorting services around the site.
Services may be subject to change.
The potential length of contract will be 6 years from service commencement, with options to extend, for up to 2 x 24 month periods.
The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change.
two.2.14) Additional information
• An Industry Day is planned to be hosted for interested Suppliers on Monday 8th January 2024 (subject to change). This Industry Day will be held in site in Manston, Kent. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA.
• The deadline for registering interest for this PIN will be Friday 2nd February 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Disembarkation and SOLAS (Saving of Lives at Sea) centre – Western Jet Foil (Dover)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 79713000 - Guard services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Western Jet Foil, Dover
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide operation and wrap around services at Western Jet Foil, Dover, where arrivals disembark, are provided with a medical check (not included in this Lot) and are registered for processing. These services may include:
(a) Overall management of services
(b) Security & guarding services
(c) General security services;
(d) Welfare services and well-being;
(e) Catering; and
(f) Escorting services around the site, and external (Local escorting and hospital bed watches).
Services may be subject to change.
The potential length of contract will be 6 years from service commencement, with options to extend, for up to a further 2 x 24 month periods.
The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change.
two.2.14) Additional information
• An Industry Day is planned to be hosted for interested Suppliers on Monday 8th January 2024 (subject to change). This Industry Day will be held in site in Manston, Kent. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA.
• The deadline for registering interest for this PIN will be Friday 2nd February 2024.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Medical Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Manston, Western Jet Foil (Dover) and other locations as required.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority seeks a commercial partner to provide medical services primarily at the National Reception Centre in Manston and Disembarkation and SOLAS centre in Western Jet Foil, Dover. Services may include :
(a) Healthcare
Services may be subject to change.
The potential length of contract will be 6 years from service commencement, with options to extend, for up to a further 2 x 24 month periods.
The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services and estimated value, may be the subject to change.
two.2.14) Additional information
• An Industry Day is planned to be hosted for interested Suppliers on Monday 8th January 2024 (subject to change). This Industry Day will be held in site in Manston, Kent. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA.
• The deadline for registering interest for this PIN will be Friday 2nd February 2024.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 July 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
1. To express an interest, participants must first be registered on the Home Office eSourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered, this can be done online at https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html by following the Register Here Link. 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 and who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.
2. Email: nrc-commercial@homeoffice.gov.uk
Title of email: NRC Operator Procurement – Expression of Interest
Email to include: Organisation name, Contact name, E-mail address and telephone number.
Once above steps are completed, documents will be made available via the portal, subject to parties signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
An Industry Day will be held for interested Suppliers on Tuesday 9th January 2024 (subject to change). This Industry Day hosted in Manston, Kent. Further details for the Industry Day to follow upon receipt of a signed NDA.
The contract falls under Regulation 74 of Public Sector Contract Regulations 2015 and Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As a result, the Authority has determined the procurement procedure that is being followed. The Authority will ensure that the procurement procedure is at least sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of Bidders.
The content of this PIN, including the nature of works, services, and estimated value, may be the subject to change.