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title: "Kent Intake Unit UASC Health Services"
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# Kent Intake Unit UASC Health Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a6957b3-565e-4f73-8711-00b95dc972fa

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of social workers for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children in the Kent Intake Unit. The contract falls under the 'Social work services without accommodation' category and has a total value of £872,712. The procurement method used was selective, with a tender period ending on 24th November 2023 and a contract period starting on 27th November 2023 until 26th November 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses providing social work services to engage with the Home Office. Businesses dealing with health services for vulnerable populations, particularly in the social work sector, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The competitive procurement stage and the significant contract value make it a lucrative opportunity for companies in the services industry seeking to grow their business through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Short term contracts for the provision of social workers for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) in the Kent Intake Unit Additional information: Direct award from framework agreement RM6161 Lot 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291f0e80-fafb-4a04-b8d9-d6dfb656c9e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £872,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,454,520 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| 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 | TRIPOD PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291f0e80-fafb-4a04-b8d9-d6dfb656c9e4
- 5 Jan 2024 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfbc42b9-6eab-441f-8a92-a6360d121beb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/291f0e80-fafb-4a04-b8d9-d6dfb656c9e4
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfbc42b9-6eab-441f-8a92-a6360d121beb
  5th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bfbdb20-9167-4e27-a4db-8f60f86b1892
  RM6161 Order_Form_Direct_Award_Tripod_KIU_UnaccompaniedMinorsV1 Signed (Redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d5f64b6-e19d-4b5d-a988-6a0dbeff186b
  RM6161 Order_Form_Direct_Award_Tripod_KIU_UnaccompaniedMinorsV1 Signed (Redacted)

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