Planning

Orientation Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children in the care of OCC

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 May 2022 at 11:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Orientation Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children in the care of OCC". This project falls under the social work and related services industry category and aims to support the integration of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children into the local community. The engagement period is set to conclude on 19th August 2022, with relevant market engagement notices published on 19th May 2022. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering a four-week orientation programme and must secure a suitable venue for the attendees in a location close to the children’s residences in England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, social support, and language training. Enterprises with experience in working with vulnerable groups, particularly those focused on children's welfare, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the gig presents a chance for them to collaborate with a local authority and contribute positively to the community's integration efforts, while also enhancing their own service capabilities and reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orientation Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children in the care of OCC

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County council is seeking to commission a service to provide an orientation programme for asylum seeking children under our care. Every local authority has a statutory duty to provide suitable housing, education and health services to looked after children (LAC), including unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC)/young people spontaneously arriving in the county. The aim of the Orientation and Induction Programme is to help unaccompanied children and young people, arriving in Oxfordshire, to integrate into the local community and gain access to local services by providing information and relevant training to support their language skills./education as soon as they arrive in the county. The Provider will work in partnership with OCC's virtual school for LAC and care leavers to prepare a pathway into learning in Oxon or beyond for UASC over a four-week rolling programme. The provider will be responsible for finding and funding a venue which is suitable for the delivery of the programme in a geographical location near to where the young person resides.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c4d2d2a-5a94-416e-9c98-3246e4ca4223
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae9c23f-f758-47d8-9b01-af2fface6b51
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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