Security Advisory and Training Framework Agreement PME (2)

Procurement reference

Project_17923

Procurement description

The Home Office’s International Strategy & Capability Unit (ISC) provides capability and capacity building for foreign governments in the following thematics:

Policing

Fire and Rescue

Cyber Security

Strategic Intelligence and Threat Assessment

Border Security and Illegal Migration

National Risk and Resilience

This is executed either directly through agreements with foreign governments, through other UK Government Departments (e.g. FCDO) or working in partnership with other parts of the Home Office.

Our approach to executing this is to employ a blended mix of policy, PPM and SME resources supported by industry, academia and uniformed services under the Home Office umbrella.

ISC's mission is to support the Home Office priorities in preventing harm coming to the UK, to provide our expertise to other Departments to help deliver their objectives as well as supporting wider Government initiatives such as Prosperity by:

1. Developing and maintaining a centre of excellence, the International Portfolio Management Office (IPMO), both to execute our own projects as well as aid other Home Office areas with theirs.

2. Growing and maintaining our network of suppliers and partners in the thematic areas covered and continuously developing our depth of expertise to deliver in a flexible, timely, safe and effective way.

3. Working with FCDO colleagues to advise and deliver on projects related HO thematics.

4. Develop G2G agreements to directly contribute to growth and prosperity agenda and work with industry, academia and government partners e.g. DBT to ensure we maximise these opportunities.

This framework is being procured to support the delivery of our mission.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated)

140000000 GBP Excluding VAT

168000000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

05 May 2026, 00:00AM to 05 May 2030, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Home Office

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 80521000 - Training programme services
• 35121000 - Security equipment
• 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
• 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

05 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

05 May 2030, 23:59PM

Engagement process description

Background:

Following the initial round of market engagement, we have refined elements of the proposed procurement strategy, including the lot structure, supplier qualification criteria, and delivery model. We are now seeking supplier input to ensure the approach is commercially viable, proportionate, and aligned with market capabilities.

Purpose of the Event:

Present the updated proposal, including the revised lot structure and qualification criteria.

Seek supplier feedback on the feasibility, clarity, and potential impact of the proposed approach.

Understand any barriers to participation and gather suggestions for improvement.

Gauge market interest and capacity to deliver the requirements.

The event will be held via MS Teams and will take place on 15 September 2025 at 1500 UK time. Should you wish to attend please contact samra-boone.kamaldeep@homeoffice.gov.uk

This notice is solely for the purpose of engaging the market to gather information. It does not constitute a call for competition or form part of any formal procurement process. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement, nor will it bind the Authority to proceed with any specific course or action.

Due date

28 August 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

05 January 2026