Tender

Asylum-Seeking Children - Responsible Adult and Appropriate Adult Service

HOME OFFICE

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27 Oct 2025 at 20:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, a central government public authority, is seeking additional support for its "Asylum-Seeking Children - Responsible Adult and Appropriate Adult Service". This tender, identified as Project 19024, aims to accompany asylum-seeking children during significant interactions within the immigration system, emphasising their safety, understanding, and active participation. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the method being an open procedure under the light touch regime. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 14th November 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 28th November 2025. Services will be delivered across the UK with a contract period running from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an optional 12-month extension available.

This tender presents an invaluable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social work and welfare services for young people. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality service and integrating social value will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. Participation can help expand their portfolio in government contracts while contributing meaningfully to a crucial social service. Interested businesses should ensure they are registered on the Home Office's eSourcing Portal, complete the necessary Non-Disclosure Agreement, and comply with electronic submission policies by the specified deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Asylum-Seeking Children - Responsible Adult and Appropriate Adult Service

Notice Description

The Authority seeks additional support in providing Responsible Adults and Appropriate Adults to accompany asylum-seeking children to key interactions within the immigration system, ensuring the young person feels safe, understood, and able to participate meaningfully. The Service operates alongside, and in collaboration with the Authority and a range of other services and Suppliers to enable the effective operation of the system to manage and support asylum-seeking children The content of this Notice, including the estimated contract value and indicative contract timelines, is subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional 12 month extension to the contract is available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068749-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
asylumsupportprocurementteam@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

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