--- title: "Orientation Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children in the care of OCC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c4d2d2a-5a94-416e-9c98-3246e4ca4223" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c4d2d2a-5a94-416e-9c98-3246e4ca4223" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c4d2d2a-5a94-416e-9c98-3246e4ca4223.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c4d2d2a-5a94-416e-9c98-3246e4ca4223.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-19" --- # Orientation Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children in the care of OCC Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c4d2d2a-5a94-416e-9c98-3246e4ca4223 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c4d2d2a-5a94-416e-9c98-3246e4ca4223) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c4d2d2a-5a94-416e-9c98-3246e4ca4223.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Orientation Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children in the care of OCC". This project falls under the social work and related services industry category and aims to support the integration of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children into the local community. The engagement period is set to conclude on 19th August 2022, with relevant market engagement notices published on 19th May 2022. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering a four-week orientation programme and must secure a suitable venue for the attendees in a location close to the children’s residences in England. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, social support, and language training. Enterprises with experience in working with vulnerable groups, particularly those focused on children's welfare, will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the gig presents a chance for them to collaborate with a local authority and contribute positively to the community's integration efforts, while also enhancing their own service capabilities and reputation. ## Notice Oxfordshire County council is seeking to commission a service to provide an orientation programme for asylum seeking children under our care. Every local authority has a statutory duty to provide suitable housing, education and health services to looked after children (LAC), including unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC)/young people spontaneously arriving in the county. The aim of the Orientation and Induction Programme is to help unaccompanied children and young people, arriving in Oxfordshire, to integrate into the local community and gain access to local services by providing information and relevant training to support their language skills./education as soon as they arrive in the county. The Provider will work in partnership with OCC's virtual school for LAC and care leavers to prepare a pathway into learning in Oxon or beyond for UASC over a four-week rolling programme. The provider will be responsible for finding and funding a venue which is suitable for the delivery of the programme in a geographical location near to where the young person resides. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae9c23f-f758-47d8-9b01-af2fface6b51 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 19 May 2022 at 11:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae9c23f-f758-47d8-9b01-af2fface6b51 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dae9c23f-f758-47d8-9b01-af2fface6b51 19th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=725434c5-61d7-ec11-8114-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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