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title: "AASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract MEE"
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# AASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract MEE

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dbb785c-f20e-472c-814b-a2357eb94f06

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## Summary

The Home Office has conducted a procurement process for the "AASC - Asylum Accommodation & Support Services Contract MEE," which was designed to provide asylum accommodation and support services in the Midlands and East of England. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. The tender was published on the 4th of March 2021, with a substantial contract value of £1,030,000,000. The official contract period commenced on the 1st of March 2019 and is set to conclude on the 31st of August 2029. However, it is important to note that this tender has been cancelled at the latest procurement stage, which is documented in the relevant notices.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the accommodation services sector, particularly those involved in providing short-stay furnished accommodation, road transport services, health services, and facilities management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their inclusion. Given the scale of the contract and the diverse range of associated services outlined, businesses with experience in accommodation and support services, real estate agency services, and related logistics would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this dynamic sector.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of asylum accommodation and support services in Midlands and East of England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4b7e7d-0607-4910-8956-721788abfe3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,030,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,030,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 98341000 - Accommodation services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 20:01 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4b7e7d-0607-4910-8956-721788abfe3c
- 6 Feb 2019 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6aa97e-a5a8-4e5e-9368-268d4923d68a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4b7e7d-0607-4910-8956-721788abfe3c
  4th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6aa97e-a5a8-4e5e-9368-268d4923d68a
  6th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I0000001zn2/9mLgP1Z84ingTLL.Vyh4iA6LCVHOd036xLRkhd6Ysqg
  Serco_MEE Redacted Contract

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