--- title: "Expression Of Interest - Grant Funding For Supported Returns Facilitation / Welfare Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b37549c7-c6e8-4829-84fa-b283edf935af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b37549c7-c6e8-4829-84fa-b283edf935af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b37549c7-c6e8-4829-84fa-b283edf935af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b37549c7-c6e8-4829-84fa-b283edf935af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2021-01-27" --- # Expression Of Interest - Grant Funding For Supported Returns Facilitation / Welfare Project Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b37549c7-c6e8-4829-84fa-b283edf935af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b37549c7-c6e8-4829-84fa-b283edf935af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b37549c7-c6e8-4829-84fa-b283edf935af.json) ## Summary The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for grant funding related to the "Supported Returns Facilitation / Welfare Project." This initiative aims to enhance the welfare and dignity of individuals being returned from the UK. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 16:00 on 5th February 2021. The project is focused on providing guidance services and is classified under the CPV code 85312310, with a delivery scope primarily centred in London and the South East regions of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses willing to engage in welfare support and immigration processes. Organisations with expertise in guidance services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable communities and providing structured support, would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity to partner with the Home Office and contribute to a critical area of public service, all while fostering growth and expanding their service offerings. ## Notice Please note this EOI relates to Grant Funding and not a Contract. The Home Office is charged by Government to protect our border and to manage migration in the best interests of the United Kingdom, including enforcing the removal of those with no legal right to remain in the UK. Detainees whose applications and appeals fail are expected to leave the United Kingdom. However, the Home Office is committed to working with them and their representatives to provide support and assistance with the returns process. The Home Office seeks to identify organisations with the appropriate experience and expertise and which are willing to work in partnership to ensure the welfare and dignity of the men and women being returned. The selected organisation will: * provide independent advice to men and women in immigration detention so as to encourage them to comply with the returns process thereby increasing the number of compliant returns, reducing the number of escorted returns and the average number of days spent in detention and allowing the detainees to return home with dignity; * provide regular structured intervention at Heathrow (Colnbrook and Harmondsworth) and Yarl's Wood IRC hubs, with the aim of supporting returns and compliance; * provide a timetabled programme of workshops to support the returns process and further one to one sessions with those who wish to take part; * explain the probability of the individuals' return, provide information on how they may be helped with re-settlement in their home country and promote re-integration assistance available on their return. This allows detainees to make informed decisions on taking up voluntary return packages and returning home in a dignified way; * work with detainees throughout their stay in the IRCs to help ensure they leave on the first planned return date. Provide insight and necessary practical assistance during the returns experience to help people more easily resettle in their home country. Additional information: Any expressions of interest should be sent to: lee.walsh4@homeoffice.gov.uk by 16:00 on Friday 5th February 2021 confirming your interest and detailing your: Name Contact Number E-mail Address Organisation Name ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba6c61f-25bc-40d0-9987-2ed31662cf2f | | 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 | 27 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Feb 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 | 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services - 98390000 - Other services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2021 at 17:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba6c61f-25bc-40d0-9987-2ed31662cf2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba6c61f-25bc-40d0-9987-2ed31662cf2f 27th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/994a5b97-5eb3-4101-a534-535ec49cc243 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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