Tender

UK National Support Fund: Grant Funding Competition

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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23 Sep 2019 at 16:49

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23 Sep 2019 at 16:47

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23 Sep 2019 at 16:46

Tender

23 Sep 2019 at 16:45

Planning

23 Sep 2019 at 10:39

Planning

23 Sep 2019 at 10:34

Planning

29 Aug 2019 at 23:15

Planning

29 Aug 2019 at 23:12

Summary of the contracting process

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE is initiating the UK National Support Fund: Grant Funding Competition, currently in the planning stage. This procurement aims to provide practical support to UK nationals (UKNs) and their families, who require assistance in registering or applying for residency due to the EU Exit. The engagement period ends on 24 October 2019, with a total grant funding of up to £1,500,000 allocated for the financial year 2019/20. This funding opportunity is classified under the CPV code 75200000, which pertains to the provision of community services, and is open to organisations across various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the voluntary and community sector (VCS) that are well-equipped to provide support services, including information and advice, technology assistance, and outreach efforts for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social services and community engagement would be ideally suited to participate, leveraging their capabilities to meet the specific needs outlined in the competition. The potential for grant awards of £60,000 and above can further stimulate growth for successful bidders in delivering impactful community support.

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Notice Title

UK National Support Fund: Grant Funding Competition

Notice Description

**The Call for Proposals has now launched. Please follow the link below to access the relevant Contracts Finder notice** In the context of EU Exit in all scenarios, UK nationals (UKNs) and their family members living in some EU/EFTA states will need to register or apply for residence. Many UKNs will already be informed about the need to register through a range of Member State, UK Government and wider outreach and communication activity. However, some UKNs will be at risk of failing to register and will require extra support in being aware of and/or applying for a residency status. The FCO is therefore initiating a grants scheme for organisations to practically support UKNs and their family members to complete the full process required to register/apply for residency by the deadline in their State of residence. This support could be through a range of activities such as providing information and advice, improving understanding of the registration process, and provision of technology and direct assistance to help UKNs register. It is essential that the support provided via the grants scheme leads to UKNs undertaking the registration/residency application process. The FCO assesses that certain groups are likely to have additional needs, and will benefit from support in registering or applying for residency. These may include but are not limited to the following: - some elderly people, disabled people and people with serious health conditions; - those who have experienced modern slavery and/or trafficking; - those who have experienced domestic abuse; - those with no fixed abode; - those living in hard-to-reach or remote areas; - children; - those requiring digital assistance. The FCO intends to make grant funding available: up to PS1,500,000 this financial year (2019/20) and, subject to a review of the Fund's effectiveness and continued demand, up to PS1,500,000 for FY2020/21. Grants will be awarded to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations and there will be one level of grant award: PS60,000 and above. Teleconferences ** Teleconferences have now concluded ** Market engagement questionnaire **Market engagement questionnaire has now closed**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc77ccf4-824b-4246-b446-67761725bd58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Oct 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

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