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Appropriate Adults for Age Assessments

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05 Sep 2024 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for "Appropriate Adults for Age Assessments" under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people (CPV 85311300). The tender, which had a value of £45,000, aims to provide appropriate adults to accompany young asylum seekers at their age assessments and age dispute interviews. This procurement method was a below-threshold negotiated procedure without prior publication, which concluded on 5th September 2024. The contract period will commence on 9th September 2024 and run until 8th September 2026, covering various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those specialising in social care and child welfare services. The awarded contract to Nini Social Care Services CIC highlights the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises for this type of work. Businesses focusing on providing welfare support, particularly those capable of deploying services internationally, would find this tender particularly beneficial. The involvement of the Home Office implies a stable and organised project management framework, offering a reliable income stream and the potential for future collaboration.

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Notice Title

Appropriate Adults for Age Assessments

Notice Description

Appropriate adults to accompany young asylum seekers at their age assessments / age dispute interviews. Additional information: The redacted contract is included within this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55b9f85b-8cf8-4ddd-a0ea-e76e21141811
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a18f9b-c4d1-451f-9595-0a0f784cf86c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below threshold negotiated procedure without prior publication.
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
ASRA Procurement Team
Contact Email
asraprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NINI SOCIAL CARE SERVICES

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