Planning

Facilitated Returns Scheme

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

18 Oct 2018 at 15:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Facilitated Returns Scheme." This initiative falls under the category of "Other services" and aims to facilitate the voluntary removal of Foreign National Offenders from the UK, providing reintegration support upon their return to their home country. The procurement process is set to draw funding of approximately £153,000, commencing on 1 January 2019, with an engagement end date for expressions of interest by 1 November 2018. The primary regions affected include London and the South East of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in reintegration services and immigration support. Eligible businesses can respond to this call by submitting an expression of interest to the Home Office, which seeks partners to assist in the grant-funded project. Companies offering skills in community engagement, legal advisory, and social reintegration would be particularly well-suited for this opportunity, enhancing their visibility and involvement in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Facilitated Returns Scheme

Notice Description

The Home Office is seeking Expressions of Interest for the Facilitated Returns Scheme. This is a Grant Funded scheme which has been running for a number of years. Funding has now been agreed from 1 January 2019 for a period of 9 months for approximately PS153,000. Background: The Home Office undertakes to deport or remove Foreign National Offenders (and their dependants) by providing reintegration assistance and support via the grant recipient. The grant recipient will promote and assist the voluntary removal of Foreign National Offenders helping them to leave the UK and return to their home country with reintegration support when they arrive. Further details of the requirement can be found in the Statement of Outcomes document attached to this notice. How to respond: Any organisation wishing to provide an expression of interest, please e-mail the point of contact in this notice. Your e-mail should contain the following details: Subject Line: EOI - FRS 2018; I would like to confirm my expression of interest in the Facilitated Returns Scheme. My details are: Name: Organisation: Contact e-mail address: Telephone number:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-112798ab-f9c0-4df6-b889-9c84872cabbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf1e6a16-dc37-4c9c-bced-986bcdbcb901
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2018Expired
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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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