Tender

Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2025 at 12:36

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20 Aug 2024 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is undertaking a procurement process under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to establish an Electronic Market Place (EMP) for services aimed at assisting vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the Kirklees area. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Health and social work services, seeks providers capable of offering community integration, specialist advice, cultural awareness, health and well-being services, and support for employment opportunities. The EMP is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2029, with the initial submission deadline for Requests To Participate on 19th September 2024 at 13:00 hrs. The procurement method is open, with an estimated cumulative annual value of £500,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in social services and community support. Businesses with experience in aiding vulnerable populations can benefit from the stable, long-term contracts this EMP will offer. The Council's commitment to improving the integration and independence of asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees ensures ongoing demand for a wide range of support services. Companies specialising in health, employment support, cultural training, and community engagement are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to make a meaningful impact while securing substantial annual funding and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Notice Description

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability to assist vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. Vulnerable migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees face difficult practical situations or face barriers in accessing and engaging with services. Coming to a new place can be disorientating and confusing. We are looking for providers who can provide support and integration services to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants living in accommodation within the Kirklees area. We want to ensure those seeking protection will be supported and encouraged to become independent as soon as possible by developing local connections, networks and by enhancing the skills and strengths they bring to Kirklees. Therefore, the Council is seeking EMP Members who will be able to deliver work in any of the following types of areas (note this is not an exhaustive list) : * Community Integration * Specialist advice and support * Cultural awareness * Health and well being * Support to start to learn and move towards employment This EMP is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2024 for a period of five (5 years) to meet the requirements and demands of the Service. The estimated cumulative annual value for the Contracts potentially called off under this EMP is (PS500,000) per annum. Funding for this EMP is through a variety of external grants and contracts sources including (but not limited to The Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Home Office). Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the Specification (Schedule 2). and in the Conditions of Contract (Schedule 4 Appendix 2). The initial Submission Deadline for the receipt of Requests To Participate is 19th September 2024 at 13:00 hrs and will be annually thereafter, however the council reserves the right to evaluate when the need arises if further capacity is required. Please note this EMP is anticipated to run from 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029 Further Competitions will commence from the 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029 Additional information: Please note this EMP is for a period of 5 years 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029. Further Competitions will commence from the 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885e06ae-7459-43f9-9097-424121d380b1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2029 - 2 Oct 2029 30 days
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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Mitchell
Contact Email
sarah.mitchell@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01484221000

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

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