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Provision of Audit & Assurance Services for Future Asylum Contracts Transformation (FACT)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of procuring services for the Future Asylum Contracts Transformation (FACT), with the initiative stemming from the Asylum Support and Accommodation Programme (ASAP). Located in the United Kingdom, London to be specific, the contracting process will oversee various aspects of asylum support, including audit, assurance, and transportation services. The programme is a long-term transformation project aimed at improving the delivery of asylum support and accommodation services. The procurement involves significant market engagement activities, with a scheduled deadline for expressions of interest and submissions of signed NDAs on 4 June 2025. Following this deadline, various industry events and information request cycles are scheduled to gather further insights before any formal procurement launch. The main procurement category is classified as services and falls under various CPV codes covering audit, counselling, and accommodation management services.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing, transportation, accommodation, and related services to expand their operations and engage with government contracts. The programme seeks to engage suppliers who can enhance service delivery through monitoring, compliance frameworks, and transport logistics for asylum seekers across the UK. Given the comprehensive scope of services involved, businesses with expertise in accommodation management, transport services, and audit services, including SMEs and VCSEs, are highly encouraged to apply. This engagement opens avenues for fostering growth and collaboration across the sector, with eligibility for renewal and extension of contracts influencing future engagements. The procurement method includes a Light Touch regime in alignment with the Procurement Act 2023, offering significant potential for supplier development and market innovation.

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Notice Title

Provision of Audit & Assurance Services for Future Asylum Contracts Transformation (FACT)

Notice Description

The Future Asylum Contracts Transformation (FACT), formerly Asylum Support and Accommodation Programme (ASAP), is a long-term transformation programme in the delivery of asylum support and accommodation services. This Notice is part of Preliminary Market Engagement on Asylum Support and Accommodation Programme (ASAP) and more details can be found about the wider programme here - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077001-2025 The Home Office will be going to market for supplier(s) who can: Monitor provider compliance and performance through a structured assurance framework, combining inspections, desk-based reviews, and data analysis to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement. The assuror must also produce clear, evidence-based reports to support supplier management and meet the reporting requirements of external assurance bodies. -- **The content of this Notice, including the nature of works and services including start date of contract, may be subject to change.**

Planning Information

Please refer to the ‘Engagement’ section of the Master PMEN for Asylum Support and Accommodation Programme (ASAP) using the link – https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077001-2025 Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-077001 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-052777

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027337-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2029 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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