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title: "UK National Support Fund: Grant Funding Competition"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE"
published: "2019-09-23"
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# UK National Support Fund: Grant Funding Competition

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc77ccf4-824b-4246-b446-67761725bd58

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## Summary

The FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE is initiating the UK National Support Fund: Grant Funding Competition, currently in the planning stage. This procurement aims to provide practical support to UK nationals (UKNs) and their families, who require assistance in registering or applying for residency due to the EU Exit. The engagement period ends on 24 October 2019, with a total grant funding of up to £1,500,000 allocated for the financial year 2019/20. This funding opportunity is classified under the CPV code 75200000, which pertains to the provision of community services, and is open to organisations across various locations including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the voluntary and community sector (VCS) that are well-equipped to provide support services, including information and advice, technology assistance, and outreach efforts for vulnerable groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social services and community engagement would be ideally suited to participate, leveraging their capabilities to meet the specific needs outlined in the competition. The potential for grant awards of £60,000 and above can further stimulate growth for successful bidders in delivering impactful community support.

## Notice

**The Call for Proposals has now launched. Please follow the link below to access the relevant Contracts Finder notice** In the context of EU Exit in all scenarios, UK nationals (UKNs) and their family members living in some EU/EFTA states will need to register or apply for residence. Many UKNs will already be informed about the need to register through a range of Member State, UK Government and wider outreach and communication activity. However, some UKNs will be at risk of failing to register and will require extra support in being aware of and/or applying for a residency status. The FCO is therefore initiating a grants scheme for organisations to practically support UKNs and their family members to complete the full process required to register/apply for residency by the deadline in their State of residence. This support could be through a range of activities such as providing information and advice, improving understanding of the registration process, and provision of technology and direct assistance to help UKNs register. It is essential that the support provided via the grants scheme leads to UKNs undertaking the registration/residency application process. The FCO assesses that certain groups are likely to have additional needs, and will benefit from support in registering or applying for residency. These may include but are not limited to the following: - some elderly people, disabled people and people with serious health conditions; - those who have experienced modern slavery and/or trafficking; - those who have experienced domestic abuse; - those with no fixed abode; - those living in hard-to-reach or remote areas; - children; - those requiring digital assistance. The FCO intends to make grant funding available: up to PS1,500,000 this financial year (2019/20) and, subject to a review of the Fund's effectiveness and continued demand, up to PS1,500,000 for FY2020/21. Grants will be awarded to voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations and there will be one level of grant award: PS60,000 and above. Teleconferences ** Teleconferences have now concluded ** Market engagement questionnaire **Market engagement questionnaire has now closed**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 16:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32
- 23 Sep 2019 at 16:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32
- 23 Sep 2019 at 16:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec472f2b-151a-4282-ad56-191c8d9b12c8
- 23 Sep 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec472f2b-151a-4282-ad56-191c8d9b12c8
- 23 Sep 2019 at 10:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32
- 23 Sep 2019 at 10:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32
- 29 Aug 2019 at 23:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32
- 29 Aug 2019 at 23:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95786a7f-009d-4cbc-af11-1656a7373e32
  23rd September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec472f2b-151a-4282-ad56-191c8d9b12c8
  23rd September 2019 - Contracts Finder - Call for Proposals
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f869e09-e20c-4978-8120-a833461fcf4f
  Market Engagement Questionnaire - PDF
- http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UKNSF2019
  Market Engagement Questionnaire
- https://uknsf4sep.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=contractfinder
  Teleconference - 4 September
- https://uknsf9sep.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=contractfinder
  Teleconference - 9 September
- https://uknatsf12sep.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=contractfinder
  Teleconference - 12 September
- https://uknsf2sep.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=contractfinder
  Teleconference - 16 September
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm88ZUwkCKxjrJys4WID3JdONA8kuiEZsd7foLAfdD2WmHYg/viewform
  Consortium bidding - Contact form
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Registration for Jaggaer/Bravo Portal

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