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Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking suppliers for the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) through a selective procurement process, specifically employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. This procurement process focuses on support services for asylum seekers and those with refugee status, divided into seven lots relevant to different UK Visas and Immigration regions. The tender period concludes on 17th December 2017, and services are expected to commence on 1st September 2019, continuing until 31st August 2029. This tender is categorised under services, particularly in letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation, and has a total value estimated at £4 billion, with a minimum threshold of £3 billion.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in accommodation services, transport, and social support, particularly those with local capacity and understanding of community cohesion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. Companies familiar with local authorities and community groups will find this tender well-suited to their expertise, thereby enhancing their prospects for business growth while contributing to vital support services for vulnerable populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC)

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of Asylum Accommodation and Support Services for persons claiming asylum, those granted refugee status and others who have failed in their asylum application, who otherwisebe destitute. There will be 7 separate lots each with an identical requirement but varying in volumes. Separatecontracts will be awarded in each of the named UK Visas and Immigration regions. These services will include the provision of Accommodation, Transport and Service User Support. Local capacity to support asylum applicants, familiarity with community cohesion and proximity to Local Authorities, and local voluntary and social groups are some of the key considerations. The Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts are expected to be in place by December 2018 to allow adequate time period for Mobilisation and Transition for full service delivery to commence in September 2019 when the current contracts expire. Additional information: For additional information on how to participate in this procurement please see the OJEU Contact Notice link. http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:461664-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 Communication: The procurement documents are available for potential suppliers and interested parties, registering details and NDA, to receive unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, for potential suppliers and interested parties, registering details and NDA, at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2ceaece-bc31-4aae-a585-60a8004afb44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6741e7-ea28-4b46-b74d-b3e35587d4fc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

60100000 - Road transport services

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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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