Planning

FY20-21 EU Settlement Scheme Grant Funding - engagement

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

23 Apr 2020 at 07:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently at the planning stage for its procurement titled "FY20-21 EU Settlement Scheme Grant Funding - engagement," aimed at providing essential funding to support vulnerable EU citizens. Set in the United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the category of community service provision, with an engagement deadline of 29 April 2020. The bidding process is expected to commence in early May 2020. Interested parties are encouraged to register for a teleconference on 28 and 29 April 2020 for additional information regarding the application process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, Local Authorities, and organisations providing support services. With a competitive funding pool of up to £4.5 million available for the 2020-2021 financial year, businesses that specialise in community support services and have the capacity to assist vulnerable populations with their EU Settlement Scheme applications are particularly well-suited to compete. The remote registration process via the Jaggaer e-Sourcing portal facilitates easy access for potential bidders aiming to make a positive impact in their communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FY20-21 EU Settlement Scheme Grant Funding - engagement

Notice Description

On Friday 6 March 2020 the Home Office announced a further PS8 million of funding to help vulnerable EU citizens apply to the EU Settlement Scheme for the 2020-2021 financial year. [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/8-million-to-help-vulnerable-people-apply-to-the-eu-settlement-scheme] The new PS8 million of funding will ensure that those who are the most vulnerable continue to receive a wide range of support online, over the phone and in person to help them apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. [https://www.gov.uk/help-eu-settlement-scheme] The bidding process for this funding will be launched in early May 2020. In light of COVID-19, we have decided to extend the competitive bidding process to allow a longer period of time for bids to be submitted. Funding will be available to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations willing to support vulnerable EU citizens and their family members with making EUSS applications. Funding will also be available across the UK for Local Authorities (LAs) and local government associations or organisations providing support services (or equivalents in the Devolved Administrations). The Home Office is making a level of continuity funding available to the existing 57 Grant-Funded Organisations through to the end of September 2020. As a result, the competitive bidding process will be for up to PS4.5 million and will initially cover the period 1 October 2020 to 31 March 2021. Invitation to attend EUSS Teleconference. The Home Office is inviting interested organisations to sign up for a Teleconference to receive more information about the EUSS, the bidding process and how to apply. To register for a Teleconference, please complete the short survey (link below), selecting one of the session options: [https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/Find-out-more-about-EU-Settlement-Scheme-Grant-Funding-2020_2021/] * 28 April 2020 - 10:00 - 11:30 (VCS organisations only) * 28 April 2020 - 14:00 - 15:30 (LAs and local government associations or organisations providing support services (or equivalents in the Devolved Administrations) only) * 29 April 2020 - 10:00 - 11:30 (LAs and local government associations or organisations providing support services (or equivalents in the Devolved Administrations) only) * 29 April 2020 - 14:00 - 15:30 (VCS organisations only) Deadline for survey completion is 12:00 on Monday 27 April 2020. Additional information: This information relates to the actual competition that is scheduled to go live in May 2020, and refers to the e-Sourcing Portal that will house this competition. The Home Office has recently switched e-Sourcing platforms. This competition will be managed electronically via the Jaggaer e-Sourcing portal [web address https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html]. It is recommended that interested organisations register to this Home Office Jaggaer portal (as a Supplier) as soon as possible. Below is a basic guide on how to register but the attached instruction document 'Guide to using the Jaggaer portal' provides more detailed assistance. Step-by-step Jaggaer registration guide 1. On the application log-in page, click 'Register' (top right corner). 2. Complete the registration form with your organization's details and contact information for the main procurement professional within your organization: * Mandatory fields are marked with a red asterisk * Ensure the email address is correct in order to receive the registration confirmation email * To register multiple email addresses, use a semicolon to separate them 3. Click Save. You may receive a registration confirmation email, depending on buyer configuration. You may also receive a verification code in your email for completing the process. How to apply This competition will be managed electronically via the Home Office's Jaggaer e-Sourcing portal [https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html]. Bidders are urged to register as soon as possible. Detailed instructions on how to apply can be found in the attached documentation. * To register, you must have a valid DUNS number (provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation that you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. * If you do not have a DUNS number, please contact D&B UK (Customer Service) directly on 0845 145 1700, UKCS@dnb.com or go online at http://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-form.asp.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-942d5b88-4ec0-4736-97ca-300bce0c75f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/785b4e05-e2a2-4ff3-a13e-d2e036223d43
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2020Expired
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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