Award

Erasmus+ and ESC Residual Services and Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Tender

20 Jul 2021 at 21:45

Planning

22 Apr 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Services and Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5). This tender is classified under the services category, specifically administration services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers can submit their bids, having the opportunity to respond to either or both of the two lots detailed within the process. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 25 August 2021, with activities expected to continue until the end of the academic year 2023-2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative services, particularly those with experience in managing educational grants or immigration sponsorship processes. Companies that provide support services for educational programmes or those familiar with compliance and reporting for governmental contracts would be well-positioned to compete. The ability to form consortia might also enhance the prospects for smaller firms looking to participate in this tender, given the scale and complexity of the services required.

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Notice Title

Erasmus+ and ESC Residual Services and Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)

Notice Description

Contract award for Lot 1 - Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Activity Services. Contract award for Lot 2 - Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5).

Lot Information

Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Activity Services

Services under Lot 1 include but are not limited to: * Checks of grant beneficiaries, including compliance checks and assessments * Monitoring and support to beneficiaries * Interim and Final project report assessments and payments * Recovery of EU funds from beneficiaries and managing waivers * Financial management of relevant EU funds and payment requests * National Agency reporting for European Commission (e.g. Yearly Reports, Audit requirements) Additional information: II.2.5) Award criteria: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Options: There is a contract optional extension available. The Department may extend the Term of the Contract for up to 12 months.

Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)

Services under Lot 2 include but are not limited to: * Receive applications for Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) from the sending organisation or individuals who want to enter the United Kingdom under the provisions of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme. * Process CoS applications, assessing the migrant's documents and details about their address in the UK and duration of stay. * Issuing CoS to successful applicants in a timely fashion, where applicable, processing payment for CoS. * Fulfil necessary monitoring and reporting duties. * Comply with Home Office guidelines Additional information: II.2.5) Award criteria: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Options: There is a contract optional extension available. The Department may extend the Term of the Contract for up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a95f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002904-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

75131000 - Government services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£20,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,189,365 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.chan@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
2
Supplier Names

BRITISH COUNCIL

ECORYS

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