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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, a central public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a significant procurement initiative titled the "Future Asylum Contracts Transformation (FACT)", previously known as the Asylum Support and Accommodation Programme (ASAP). This initiative is announced to provide comprehensive asylum support and accommodation services, alongside audit, assurance, and service user assistance, to transform the delivery framework for asylum seekers. The ongoing planning update highlights the procurement stage with scheduled key engagement activities concluding by 27 February 2026, and the planned start of services is projected for 1 September 2029. The primary location for service delivery is the United Kingdom, signalling an extensive national coverage in service provision. The procurement falls under the services category, employing a competitive approach under the Light Touch regime as per the Procurement Act 2023.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses equipped to handle large-scale service delivery in audit, accommodation, transport, social services, and support sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, ensuring competitive supplier diversity. This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for companies to expand their footprint in the public sector by contributing innovative solutions for asylum support. The structured engagement and comprehensive service requirements reflect an inclusive approach that allows businesses to showcase capacity in critical service areas and align with governmental objectives in asylum support enhancement, fostering significant growth potential for engaged suppliers.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052777
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077038-2025
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 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 20272 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
ASAP Commercial Team
Contact Email
asapprocurement@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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