--- title: "IA2441 Unaccompanied Asyum Seeker Children" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5717f4e0-6132-4126-b8c5-3c2f4e4dc615" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5717f4e0-6132-4126-b8c5-3c2f4e4dc615" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5717f4e0-6132-4126-b8c5-3c2f4e4dc615.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5717f4e0-6132-4126-b8c5-3c2f4e4dc615.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-10" --- # IA2441 Unaccompanied Asyum Seeker Children Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5717f4e0-6132-4126-b8c5-3c2f4e4dc615 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5717f4e0-6132-4126-b8c5-3c2f4e4dc615) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5717f4e0-6132-4126-b8c5-3c2f4e4dc615.json) ## Summary Staffordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "IA2441 Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children." This initiative, which falls under the Health and social work services industry category, aims to provide support services for unaccompanied asylum seeker children, including a dedicated hub and community education services. The engagement end date for potential providers to express their interest in a market development event is set for 25th June 2021, with the event scheduled to take place on 6th July 2021. The estimated contract start date is anticipated to be 1st April 2022, and the maximum indicative contractual amount is £630,000 for a duration of four years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those with experience in supporting vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can offer innovative and tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of unaccompanied asylum seeker children. By participating in the upcoming market engagement event, providers can gain insights into the commissioning process and contribute to shaping the future service, thereby enhancing their chances of securing this important contract. ## Notice For the avoidance of doubt this is not a Call for Competition, this is to facilitate market engagement and soft market testing. The council is seeking responses from the independent marketplace about their ability to provide Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children. The provision of a Community Independence & Integration Support Service for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children (UASC) comprising of the following key elements: * Specialist UASC Hub - multi-faceted central point * UASC Community Education & Training Service The Service shall work with UASC in foster care, residential placements, supported accommodation and living independently. The Service Hub will have a base in Newcastle-under-Lyme and will also offer support for UASC both on a countrywide basis including London via their digital/outreach offer. The Provider will be responsible for designing the staffing structure and arrangements to allow for flexible and non-prescriptive delivery and to meet the required demand. The Provider will be required to develop a tailored package of support with the UASC group to enable creative solutions to meet their needs and improve outcomes. The skills expected from staff and volunteers will include, but not limited to, the following: * Be experienced and sufficiently skilled in working with vulnerable UASC * Being able to respond promptly and confidently to safeguarding concerns * Providing support and challenge to UASC group * Assertiveness and persistence * Building trust and respect * Empowering and enabling UASC group * Solution focused practice * TUPE may apply The maximum indicative contractual amount is PS630,000 (tbc) for a period of 4 years. Market Engagement Event Commissioners will be holding a Market Development Provider Event that will take place via MS Teams on 6th July 2021 9.30am to 12.30pm. By attending, Providers will have the opportunity to be part of shaping the vision for the future service. Providers will also have the opportunity to contribute to the thinking of commissioning arrangements and understanding the procurement timeline and process moving forwards. We hope you will be interested in attending this event. Please could you confirm attendance before 25th June 2021 by emailing details of your name, organisation, job title and contact email address to : Claire Kirk, Commissioning & Development Support Officer Email: claire.kirk@staffordshire.gov.uk We will then share the Microsoft teams link for you in readiness for the event on 6th July 2021. Please note: * All volumes and values are indicative and subject to review and update at any time. * The council may choose to explore alternative arrangements. We also recommend you register on the Council's e-tendering system https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE: 1st April 2022 GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE: Country Wide Support, with premises based in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bef589-7af0-4dda-95b1-e3ea560a05df | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jun 2021 | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2021 at 14:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bef589-7af0-4dda-95b1-e3ea560a05df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bef589-7af0-4dda-95b1-e3ea560a05df 10th June 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://staffordshire.gov.uk/business/procurement - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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