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AASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract MEE

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06 Feb 2019 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has conducted a procurement process for the "AASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract MEE," which was designed to provide asylum accommodation and support services in the Midlands and East of England. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. The tender was published on the 4th of March 2021, with a substantial contract value of £1,030,000,000. The official contract period commenced on the 1st of March 2019 and is set to conclude on the 31st of August 2029. However, it is important to note that this tender has been cancelled at the latest procurement stage, which is documented in the relevant notices.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the accommodation services sector, particularly those involved in providing short-stay furnished accommodation, road transport services, health services, and facilities management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their inclusion. Given the scale of the contract and the diverse range of associated services outlined, businesses with experience in accommodation and support services, real estate agency services, and related logistics would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this dynamic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract MEE

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of asylum accommodation and support services in Midlands and East of England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dbb785c-f20e-472c-814b-a2357eb94f06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4b7e7d-0607-4910-8956-721788abfe3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

60100000 - Road transport services

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

85100000 - Health services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,030,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,030,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

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