Planning

Windrush Compensation Scheme - Claims Assistance

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

09 Apr 2019 at 11:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of the Windrush Compensation Scheme - Claims Assistance tender, which aims to provide independent advisory services for individuals seeking support with their claims. This initiative is part of a broader scheme announced on 3 April 2019, with the expected service delivery commencing in January 2020. The contract value is estimated between £300,000 and £890,000 and is applicable across the UK, including support for individuals globally via telephone. Key deadlines include an engagement end date set for 30 September 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies with experience in client support and claim assistance will be well-suited to compete for this contract, as services will be referred through the Windrush Helpline operated by the Home Office. Engaging in this tender could help expansion and growth in sectors focused on administration and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Windrush Compensation Scheme - Claims Assistance

Notice Description

The Home Secretary announced on Wednesday 3 April the launch of the Windrush Compensation Scheme. 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 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 January 2020. The service is required across the UK and must also provide an ability to support individuals from countries globally via telephone. Service users will be referred to the supplier via the Windrush Helpline, operated by the Home Office. Additional information: Prospective suppliers are invited to express an interest in the provision of services by emailing the Authority at the address given at Section I.1) of this notice. It should also be noted that the Authority may facilitate a supplier engagement event to discuss in further detail the required services. The value of the contract will be in the range of 300 000 GBP to 890 000 GBP. The Authority uses an eSourcing toolkit to enable its sourcing activities to be conducted over the internet. Further documentation will be made available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge via the eSourcing portal, subject to interested parties signing a confidentiality (non-disclosure) agreement first. Any organisation intending to submit an expression of interest must be registered as a supplier with the Crown Commercial Services eSourcing Portal (https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68cb9655-5f91-4211-8bd0-d3d85ef793a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ebf920-708a-4cd8-81ce-2990e9d508d5
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2019Expired
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
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

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