--- title: "Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2ceaece-bc31-4aae-a585-60a8004afb44" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2ceaece-bc31-4aae-a585-60a8004afb44" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ceaece-bc31-4aae-a585-60a8004afb44.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ceaece-bc31-4aae-a585-60a8004afb44.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2017-12-04" --- # Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2ceaece-bc31-4aae-a585-60a8004afb44 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2ceaece-bc31-4aae-a585-60a8004afb44) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2ceaece-bc31-4aae-a585-60a8004afb44.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking suppliers for the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract (AASC) through a selective procurement process, specifically employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. This procurement process focuses on support services for asylum seekers and those with refugee status, divided into seven lots relevant to different UK Visas and Immigration regions. The tender period concludes on 17th December 2017, and services are expected to commence on 1st September 2019, continuing until 31st August 2029. This tender is categorised under services, particularly in letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation, and has a total value estimated at £4 billion, with a minimum threshold of £3 billion. This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in accommodation services, transport, and social support, particularly those with local capacity and understanding of community cohesion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. Companies familiar with local authorities and community groups will find this tender well-suited to their expertise, thereby enhancing their prospects for business growth while contributing to vital support services for vulnerable populations. ## Notice This procurement is for the provision of Asylum Accommodation and Support Services for persons claiming asylum, those granted refugee status and others who have failed in their asylum application, who otherwisebe destitute. There will be 7 separate lots each with an identical requirement but varying in volumes. Separatecontracts will be awarded in each of the named UK Visas and Immigration regions. These services will include the provision of Accommodation, Transport and Service User Support. Local capacity to support asylum applicants, familiarity with community cohesion and proximity to Local Authorities, and local voluntary and social groups are some of the key considerations. The Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contracts are expected to be in place by December 2018 to allow adequate time period for Mobilisation and Transition for full service delivery to commence in September 2019 when the current contracts expire. Additional information: For additional information on how to participate in this procurement please see the OJEU Contact Notice link. http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:461664-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 Communication: The procurement documents are available for potential suppliers and interested parties, registering details and NDA, to receive unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, for potential suppliers and interested parties, registering details and NDA, at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6741e7-ea28-4b46-b74d-b3e35587d4fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation - 60100000 - Road transport services - 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2017 at 09:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6741e7-ea28-4b46-b74d-b3e35587d4fc - 20 Nov 2017 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6741e7-ea28-4b46-b74d-b3e35587d4fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6741e7-ea28-4b46-b74d-b3e35587d4fc 4th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:461664-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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