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Appropriate Adults for Age Assessments

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10 Sep 2024 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of appropriate adults to accompany young asylum seekers during age assessments. This contract falls under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people (CPV code 85311300) and will span from 9 September 2024 to 8 September 2026. The tender's procurement method was a below threshold negotiated procedure without prior publication, tailored for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The awarded contract, valued at £45,000, was published on 10 September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare services, particularly those focussed on aiding children and young people, to engage in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSE organisations are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, providing essential services across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Engaging in this contract can enhance service portfolios and establish a foothold in a sector critical to social welfare and public service.

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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-b5fd17-817711ab-98f2-4b4b-8f8e-cbed2582a3a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/487b0195-891c-4b68-8500-b52dd71e5cdd
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
10 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
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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

THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE

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