{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-067882-2026-03-31T09:12:18+01:00", "date": "2026-03-31T09:12:18+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-067882", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PWGC-6513-PQLZ", "name": "Home Office", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PWGC-6513-PQLZ" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "2 Marsham Street", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI32" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "asylumsupportprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PWGC-6513-PQLZ", "name": "Home Office" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "Note: Any previous expression of interest or signed NDA associated with Project 19042 will need to be renewed and previous participation in market engagement will not result in automatic inclusion in this new preliminary market engagement and any subsequent tender process. It is our intention to invite those suppliers that express an interest in this procurement to complete an initial Supplier Questionnaire, subject to parties signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Following receipt of responses, the Authority will decide whether to conduct further market engagement activities. These may include an Industry Day, one-to-one engagement sessions with prospective bidders, or the issuing of clarifying questions to suppliers. How to Express Interest 1. Register on the Home Office eSourcing Portal Suppliers must be registered on the Home Office eSourcing Suite to participate. If your organisation is not yet registered, please do so at: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Select the \"To register click here\" link and follow the instructions. Note: You must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun & Bradstreet) for the organisation that will be entering into any subsequent contract. 2. Submit an Expression of Interest via Email Send an email to: AsylumSupportProcurementTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk Use the subject line: Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Support Services - Expression of Interest Please include the following details in the body of the email, using the format below: Organisation name: [Insert name] Contact name: [Insert name] Email address: [Insert email] Telephone number: [Insert number] Next Steps Following Expression of Interest 3. NDA Issuance Once your Expression of Interest has been received, your organisation will be invited to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), which must be completed prior to receiving further materials. 4. Access to Further Information Suppliers will be unable to participate in preliminary market engagement or any subsequent tender process without returning a signed NDA via the Home Office eSourcing Portal. Upon receipt of the signed NDA, you will be provided with access to a Background Note providing further detail on the potential scope of services, along with a Supplier Questionnaire to complete.", "dueDate": "2026-04-24T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "029405-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029405-2026", "datePublished": "2026-03-31T09:12:18+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "Project 19042", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Support Services", "description": "The Home Office (the Authority) has a statutory duty under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 to discharge its immigration and asylum functions having regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the UK. This includes Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) who arrive in the UK and enter the immigration system without a parent or guardian. The Support Services for UASC ensure that their immediate needs are met upon arrival in Kent, or elsewhere, prior to entering the care of a local authority. Additionally, there is a need to ensure UASC have access to information and support to help them navigate the asylum process. The services will operate alongside, and in collaboration with the Authority and a range of other services and Authority suppliers, to enable the effective operation of the system to manage and support UASC. It is recognised that service users may require only one, or a combination of these services at any given time. Therefore, all services areas must be available, but would be delivered on an as-required basis, according to the needs of each individual case. The core service areas are: Service Area 1: Deliver Services at Kent Intake Unit (KIU) Service Area 2: Delivery of Future Orientation Sessions The Home Office is still considering all of its options with regards to aggregation and disaggregation. One optional service line that may be included within the procurement is: Service Area 3: Signposting, Advice and/or Referral Services. Information relating to the delivery of this service will be included within the market engagement, and a decision will be made regarding its inclusion closer to the publication of the ITT. The content of this Notice, including the estimated contract value and indicative contract timelines, is subject to change.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85311300", "description": "Welfare services for children and young people" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85310000", "description": "Social work services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85312000", "description": "Social work services without accommodation" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85312400", "description": "Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85321000", "description": "Administrative social services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 5400000, "amount": 4500000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "lightTouch" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true, "vcse": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-01-01T00:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2029-12-31T23:59:59+00:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-12-31T23:59:59+00:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "status": "planning" } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2026-05-18T23:59:59+01:00" }, "status": "planning" }, "language": "en" }