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Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children (UASCs) Support Service

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10 Mar 2022 at 09:40

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04 Mar 2022 at 16:42

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04 Mar 2022 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office awarded a contract for the "Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children (UASCs) Support Service," which focuses on providing impartial advice and guidance to young asylum seekers. This contract, valued at £5,834,000, falls under the welfare services for children and young people category. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract period set from 31 January 2022 to 31 January 2024. The service will be delivered at various locations, including the UK and European countries, with delivery addresses including postal code E15 1NS.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, counselling, and guidance, particularly those specialising in support for vulnerable children and young people. Companies with expertise in welfare services, administrative social services, and related areas would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The involvement of established organisations like the Refugee Council indicates that collaborations or partnerships may enhance the likelihood of success in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children (UASCs) Support Service

Notice Description

The Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)Support Service will provide impartial and independent information, advice, guidance, and assistance to Service Users to help them understand and navigate the Asylum and Looked After Children's System effectively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6a868a1-8081-4380-a921-1cbb4788b409
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93861a1-34a7-41fa-89f7-b36916195424
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,834,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,834,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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

REFUGEE COUNCIL

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