--- title: "Grant Funding: Facilitated Return Scheme 2020/22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd00cc6b-ba64-4035-a281-55e03e5b8b56" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd00cc6b-ba64-4035-a281-55e03e5b8b56" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd00cc6b-ba64-4035-a281-55e03e5b8b56.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd00cc6b-ba64-4035-a281-55e03e5b8b56.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2020-08-21" --- # Grant Funding: Facilitated Return Scheme 2020/22 Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd00cc6b-ba64-4035-a281-55e03e5b8b56 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd00cc6b-ba64-4035-a281-55e03e5b8b56) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd00cc6b-ba64-4035-a281-55e03e5b8b56.json) ## Summary The Home Office is actively pursuing bids for the "Facilitated Return Scheme 2020/22," a grant funding initiative aimed at assisting the deportation and reintegration of Foreign National Offenders and their families. The tender process, currently in the active stage, is set to conclude on 3 September 2020, with the grant period commencing on 1 October 2020 and lasting until 31 December 2022. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Other services" (CPV code 98390000). The total grant funding available until March 2021 is £120,000, with potential continuation subject to budget confirmation in 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that may have experience in reintegration support services, social work, or related fields. Businesses that can offer effective solutions for voluntary deportation assistance and integration programmes are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this grant scheme represents not only potential financial growth but also a chance to contribute to important social outcomes by aiding vulnerable populations in their transition back to their home countries. ## Notice The Home Office is seeking bids for grant funding for the Facilitated Return Scheme 2020/22. Background: The Home Office undertakes to deport or remove Foreign National Offenders (and their dependants) by providing reintegration assistance and support via the grant recipient. The grant recipient will promote and assist the voluntary removal of Foreign National Offenders helping them to leave the UK and return to their home country with reintegration support when they arrive. Further details of the requirement can be found in the Statement of Outcomes document attached to this notice. This is a Grant Funded scheme which has been running for a number of years. The period of the grant will be from 1 October 2020 for a period of 27 months until 31 December 2022. The value of the grant funding until March 2021 is PS120,000. Whilst it is intended that the requirement will continue to December 2022. Continuation after March 2021 will be subject to confirmation in 2021 of available budget. Additional information: How to respond: Any organisation wishing to bid, please e-mail the point of contact in this notice requesting an application form. The e-mail Subject Line should be: FRS 2020/22; ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb2afc-747d-4d6d-ade6-694c356f9427 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Grant Funding | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 | | 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 | 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98390000 - Other services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2020 at 11:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb2afc-747d-4d6d-ade6-694c356f9427 - 20 Aug 2020 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb2afc-747d-4d6d-ade6-694c356f9427 - 20 Aug 2020 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb2afc-747d-4d6d-ade6-694c356f9427 - 21 May 2020 at 11:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ddbe241-d619-4f4a-89a2-16a5d313f4d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb2afc-747d-4d6d-ade6-694c356f9427 21st August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ddbe241-d619-4f4a-89a2-16a5d313f4d0 21st May 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8813bf4-9dcf-47ae-adb5-90978d096505 FRS 2020/22 Statement of Outcomes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aefe3d51-eec7-40b0-9e31-f8e6e093990d ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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