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AIRE - Advice Issue Reporting and Elligibility

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TenderCancellation

04 Mar 2021 at 20:05

Award

06 Feb 2019 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AIRE - Advice Issue Reporting and Eligibility" tender was conducted by the Home Office, with a focus on providing advisory services for asylum seekers accommodated under the Asylum Accommodation and Support Contract (AASC). This tender falls within the Administrative Social Services category and was located in London, specifically at 2 Marsham Street, SW1P 4DF. The procurement utilised a selective method, adhering to a restricted procedure due to its value of £235 million. The tender period concluded on 8th January 2019, marking the transition into the contract period which began on 1st March 2019 and is set to end on 31st August 2029.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that provide support services for asylum seekers, administrative social services, or related consultancy are well-suited to compete in this procurement environment. With the contract duration extending over ten years, successful bidders can plan for sustained engagement and growth within the sector, contributing to initiatives that support vulnerable populations.

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Notice Title

AIRE - Advice Issue Reporting and Elligibility

Notice Description

Provision of Advice, Issue Reoporting and Eligibility for asylum seekers who are accommodated under AASC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee727617-16c3-4114-9c3f-598d37cf04ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£235,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Chander Vasdev
Contact Email
chander.vasdev@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MIGRANT HELPLINE LTD T/A MIGRANT HELPLINE

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