--- title: "Provision of accommodation and support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d923de0a-12d7-4b34-954b-34304c5d6fbe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d923de0a-12d7-4b34-954b-34304c5d6fbe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d923de0a-12d7-4b34-954b-34304c5d6fbe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d923de0a-12d7-4b34-954b-34304c5d6fbe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-09-28" --- # Provision of accommodation and support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d923de0a-12d7-4b34-954b-34304c5d6fbe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d923de0a-12d7-4b34-954b-34304c5d6fbe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d923de0a-12d7-4b34-954b-34304c5d6fbe.json) ## Summary Somerset County Council is currently in the tendering phase for a procurement titled "Provision of accommodation and support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process follows an open method and is set to conclude on 28th October 2018. The organisation seeks to provide suitable accommodation and support services for UASC, specifically targeting individuals aged 16 or 17. The service period is anticipated to commence on 7th January 2019 and run until 6th January 2023, with a total contract value of £1,800,000. The required locations for services include Somerset and various areas across the UK for placements beyond the county. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in accommodation and support services, particularly those experienced in working with young asylum seekers. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. Given the emphasis on cultural, language, and spiritual needs, providers with expertise in these areas are encouraged to apply, as they will play a vital role in facilitating the transition to independent living for UASC. ## Notice SCC requires organisations to provide accommodation and support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children from any cultural background who are aged 16 or 17 and beyond the end of Year 11 by education year group. These services will provide accommodation that is of an acceptable standard and quality and is fit for the purpose. The support provided by the Provider will work proactively with each UASC to identify and to meet their specific needs, supporting them to live semi-independently with a view to living independently by age 18 where appropriate, and to access sustainable education, employment and/or training opportunities. The Provider will provide a holistic support service including promoting physical and emotional health and wellbeing, opportunities for community inclusion and keeping the UASC safe. The Provider(s) will need to provide specific individualised support for this cohort taking into account their cultural, language and spiritual needs. The Provider/s will also need to work in partnership with a number of agencies as well as SCC to provide high quality support for the UASC to enable the best outcomes possible. All UASC Providers will be expected to work to an Individual Placement Agreement (IPA) which will be agreed between SCC and the provider to determine the detail of the placement including support requirements, expected outcomes for the child, financial support and accommodation needs. Lot 1 is to provide initial local accommodation and support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) when they arrive. The highest volumes are expected to be under Lot 1. This provision will be: * Able to accommodate UASCs at very short notice when they arrive (within 24 hours); * Located within Somerset County to allow Somerset County Council (SCC) Social Workers to carry out the initial assessment of a young person's needs; * In a suitable location within Somerset with access to local community services; * Used to 'settle' UASC young people Lot 2 is to provide options for UASC to move on to a placement outside Somerset if this is deemed by the SCC Social Work team to better meet their needs. A variety of locations across the UK (outside Somerset County) is sought to provide a range of move on options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e720fa95-4bdb-476c-8248-9d612448d7ee | | 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 | 28 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2018 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e720fa95-4bdb-476c-8248-9d612448d7ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e720fa95-4bdb-476c-8248-9d612448d7ee 28th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0250d828-d77a-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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