Planning

UKVI Windrush Compensation Scheme Claims Assistance (2024)

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14 Dec 2023 at 13:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a tender for the UKVI Windrush Compensation Scheme Claims Assistance (2024) to procure independent advisory services for claimants. The tender value is £2,400,000 GBP and is classified under personnel services for the government. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The service is required in the UK and must also support individuals from overseas. The deadline for future notice date is March 11, 2024.

This tender by the Home Office presents a significant business opportunity for service providers in the government support sector. Businesses specialised in providing advisory services and assistance to claimants, particularly with experience in immigration matters, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The opportunity to deliver services both in the UK and to individuals overseas adds an international dimension to potential business growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKVI Windrush Compensation Scheme Claims Assistance (2024)

Notice Description

The Home Office plans to procure independent advisory services for those applying to the Windrush Compensation Scheme and are seeking additional support. The content of this PIN may be subject to change. Additional information: See attached PIN: The Home Secretary announced in April 2019 the launch of the Windrush Compensation Scheme. In 2021, the end date for the Windrush Compensation Scheme was removed and the Scheme is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. As part of this Scheme, The Home Office is seeking suppliers to provide independent advisory services for those wishing to make a claim under the Scheme and support those who require additional support to complete the claim form. Selection of this service is at the discretion of the claimant and is not a requirement for submission of the form. It is expected that the chosen supplier will be delivering this service by July 2024. The Service is required in the UK and must also provide an ability to support individuals from overseas. Service users can contact the supplier directly or will be referred to the supplier via the Windrush Helpline, operated by the Home Office. The content of this PIN, including the nature of services and estimated value, may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c90df39-8104-49fc-a6fd-2ac4bd268826
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94dd7aeb-0f65-485e-b767-75fc2ace04e8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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