Award

Local Authority Grant funding to support the care of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and former unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are now care leavers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

30 Mar 2021 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a grant funding contract titled "Local Authority Grant funding to support the care of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and former unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are now care leavers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic." This contract, classified under health and social work services, involves an allocation of £5,612,727.91 to support 56 local authorities across England. The contract period commenced on 1 March 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2021, while all expenditures eligible for funding must have occurred between 1 June 2020 and 20 November 2020. The procurement employed an 'Other - S31 Grant' method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in social care, health services, and related support sectors, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations such as asylum-seeking children. Businesses with expertise in addressing the unique challenges faced by this demographic during the COVID-19 pandemic would be well-positioned to engage in this contracting process. Given the urgency associated with caring for unaccompanied youth and the tailored support required, suppliers capable of demonstrating relevant experience and effective service delivery are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Local Authority Grant funding to support the care of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and former unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are now care leavers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Notice Description

A total of PS5,612,727.91 grant funding will be allocated to 56 local authorities in 2021. The Fund is for spend incurred no earlier than 1 June 2020 and no later than 20 November 2020 and for up to three months of costs only. Spend must either have been incurred in order to meet public health requirements relating to unaccompanied asylum seeking children, including the border health measures introduced on 8 June, or to meet increased costs of caring for unaccompanied asylum seeking children and former unaccompanied children who are now care leavers as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19). The latter includes costs incurred for this cohort as a result of wider pressures on services during the pandemic and costs incurred as a result of caring for children received through the National Transfer Scheme (NTS) in response to the urgent situation on the south coast.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0e9b45-b758-40c1-92c0-ef55df915dc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - S31 Grant
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,612,727 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,612,727 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLE LOCAL AUTHORITIES

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