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1. INTRODUCTION:

1.0 Introduction

1.1 The government department

1.2 The bid process

1.3 The software

1.4 The software's part in the bid process

2. THIS PROJECT:

2.0 This project

2.1 The project in question

2.2 What we're looking for this time

2.3 Deadline for your bid

3. BID SELECTION PARAMETERS:

3.0 Bid selection parameters

3.1 Bid scoring

3.2 How those offering value-for-money via off-the-shelf solutions can make themselves heard

4. HOW TO USE THIS SYSTEM:

4.0 How to use this system

4.1 How files created for this bid can be stored for use in other bids

4.2 File formats

4.3 Specimen policy statements and supportive documents

4.4 Template demonstrating worked example of 5.1

5. CREATING AND RECORDING YOUR BID:

5.0 Creating and recording your bid

5.1 Template to complete

5.2 Bid autocalculator

5.3 Depositing the necessary documentation including proof of a suitable existing solution

5.4 Checklist to ensure that all 3 parts of your bid are complete and submitted

5.5 Deadline for your bid

6. WHAT HAPPENS NOW:

6.0 What happens now

6.1 The process

6.2 The bid database

6.3 The timeline

6.4 Publication of the outcome

6.5 The appeal process

7. FAQs and FURTHER INFORMATION:

7.0 FAQs and further information

7.3 Feedback on HOBO

7.4 Feedback on our department

7.5 Contact details

1. INTRODUCTION:

Welcome to the HOME OFFICE BID ORGANISER (HOBO), a new system to enable suppliers to more easily offer suitable goods and services to the Home Office. The menu to the left will give you access to HOBO and all you need to know about it.