Planning

IA2441 Unaccompanied Asyum Seeker Children

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jun 2021 at 14:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "IA2441 Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children." This initiative, which falls under the Health and social work services industry category, aims to provide support services for unaccompanied asylum seeker children, including a dedicated hub and community education services. The engagement end date for potential providers to express their interest in a market development event is set for 25th June 2021, with the event scheduled to take place on 6th July 2021. The estimated contract start date is anticipated to be 1st April 2022, and the maximum indicative contractual amount is £630,000 for a duration of four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can offer innovative and tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of unaccompanied asylum seeker children. By participating in the upcoming market engagement event, providers can gain insights into the commissioning process and contribute to shaping the future service, thereby enhancing their chances of securing this important contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IA2441 Unaccompanied Asyum Seeker Children

Notice Description

For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition, this is to facilitate market engagement and soft market testing. The council is seeking responses from the independent marketplace about their ability to provide Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children. The provision of a Community Independence & Integration Support Service for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children (UASC) comprising of the following key elements: * Specialist UASC Hub - multi-faceted central point * UASC Community Education & Training Service The Service shall work with UASC in foster care, residential placements, supported accommodation and living independently. The Service Hub will have a base in Newcastle-under-Lyme and will also offer support for UASC both on a countrywide basis including London via their digital/outreach offer. The Provider will be responsible for designing the staffing structure and arrangements to allow for flexible and non-prescriptive delivery and to meet the required demand. The Provider will be required to develop a tailored package of support with the UASC group to enable creative solutions to meet their needs and improve outcomes. The skills expected from staff and volunteers will include, but not limited to, the following: * Be experienced and sufficiently skilled in working with vulnerable UASC * Being able to respond promptly and confidently to safeguarding concerns * Providing support and challenge to UASC group * Assertiveness and persistence * Building trust and respect * Empowering and enabling UASC group * Solution focused practice * TUPE may apply The maximum indicative contractual amount is PS630,000 (tbc) for a period of 4 years. Market Engagement Event Commissioners will be holding a Market Development Provider Event that will take place via MS Teams on 6th July 2021 9.30am to 12.30pm. By attending, Providers will have the opportunity to be part of shaping the vision for the future service. Providers will also have the opportunity to contribute to the thinking of commissioning arrangements and understanding the procurement timeline and process moving forwards. We hope you will be interested in attending this event. Please could you confirm attendance before 25th June 2021 by emailing details of your name, organisation, job title and contact email address to : Claire Kirk, Commissioning & Development Support Officer Email: claire.kirk@staffordshire.gov.uk We will then share the Microsoft teams link for you in readiness for the event on 6th July 2021. Please note: * All volumes and values are indicative and subject to review and update at any time. * The council may choose to explore alternative arrangements. We also recommend you register on the Council's e-tendering system https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE: 1st April 2022 GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE: Country Wide Support, with premises based in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5717f4e0-6132-4126-b8c5-3c2f4e4dc615
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bef589-7af0-4dda-95b1-e3ea560a05df
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jun 2021Expired
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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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