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title: "Contingency Aslyum, Refugee and Migrant Service (CARMS) - NHS/SCW/23.942 - RFI"
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# Contingency Aslyum, Refugee and Migrant Service (CARMS) - NHS/SCW/23.942 - RFI

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fc2f74b-b6ec-49aa-a1d5-00bfd12b0f54

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## Summary

The NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT is planning a tender for Contingency Asylum, Refugee and Migrant Service (CARMS) in the Health and social work services sector in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the planning phase with an engagement end date of 1st November 2023 for initial feedback.

This tender, initiated by the NHS, presents an opportunity for Healthcare Providers interested in providing Contingency, Asylum, Refugee and Migrant (CARM) services. The estimated annual contract value is £1,100,000 with a potential contract period of 3 years extendable for up to 2 further years. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is seeking the views of Healthcare Providers in relation to the provision of Contingency, Asylum, Refugee and Migrant (CARM) "Rapid Response" Services in Sussex. The Commissioner is considering a contract period of 3 years with an option (of the commissioner) to extend for period of up to 2 further years (3+2), this remains subject to further review. Approximate contract value per annum will be PS1,100,000. Please complete your response and return via the Atamis eTendering Portal, https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Reference: Contingency, Asylum, Refugee and Migrant Service (CARMS) - Request for Information (RFI) by 12pm on Wednesday 1st November 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db8f3c6-a18e-40e5-901b-4b60e90f993d |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 15:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db8f3c6-a18e-40e5-901b-4b60e90f993d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db8f3c6-a18e-40e5-901b-4b60e90f993d
  16th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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