--- title: "CPU2087 - Orientation and Induction Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77107a9b-3be6-4232-964c-b2d5148e94aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77107a9b-3be6-4232-964c-b2d5148e94aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77107a9b-3be6-4232-964c-b2d5148e94aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77107a9b-3be6-4232-964c-b2d5148e94aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-05" --- # CPU2087 - Orientation and Induction Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77107a9b-3be6-4232-964c-b2d5148e94aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77107a9b-3be6-4232-964c-b2d5148e94aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77107a9b-3be6-4232-964c-b2d5148e94aa.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council has launched a tender for the "Orientation and Induction Programme for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)," aimed at supporting UASC aged 13-17 in their transition to life in Oxfordshire. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions open until 27 April 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2019 and will run for three years, with a total budget of £99,000. The procurement follows an open method and pertains to social work services without accommodation, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations with expertise in social services, education, or community support, particularly those that are small or voluntary and community sector enterprises. Companies that can deliver tailored educational programmes and experiential learning, while collaborating with local schools or services for looked-after children, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in this tender not only offers financial benefits but also the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people in the community. ## Notice Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) arrive into Oxfordshire via many routes including planned arrivals through the NTS or spontaneous arrivals travelling through clandestine means. Spontaneous arrivals are generally identified through the police or 'walk-ins' at council offices. Oxfordshire has a strong history of responding to the needs of UASC and currently has a small dedicated countywide UASC team to meet the needs of these children upon arrival. This team works alongside experienced partner agencies who deliver support services to help them to integrate within the community. OCC is currently being funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Controlling Migration Fund (CMF) to undertake activities related to meeting the needs of a growing UASC population. The Orientation and Induction Programme (OP) will enable UASC aged 13-17 years old to gain immediate access into a learning pathway which inducts them into life in Oxfordshire and more broadly the UK. The OP will provide access to a four- week rolling orientation and induction programme, consisting of both a taught and experiential curriculum. This will be delivered in a classroom environment and out in the community. The OP will offer a minimum of 25 hours a week over 4 days and there will generally be a morning and afternoon session every day which runs between 10am-3pm. The Provider will work in partnership with OCC's virtual school for LAC and care leavers to prepare the UASC for onward transition into school or college. The contract duration will be for 3 years with an anticipated start of 1st October 2019. Tenders are invited from organisations who can meet the specification and have experience of delivering similar services. There is a fixed budget of PS33,000 per annum for this service and there will not be a separate price/cost evaluation. More comprehensive details and tender instructions are included within the tender documents available to download from the South East Business portal https://sebp.due-north.com/. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e304a16e-bc64-4cfb-b72f-384e7b4b036c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £99,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 5 Apr 2019 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e304a16e-bc64-4cfb-b72f-384e7b4b036c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e304a16e-bc64-4cfb-b72f-384e7b4b036c 5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - https://sebp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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