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title: "Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children (UASCs) Support Service"
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# Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children (UASCs) Support Service

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6a868a1-8081-4380-a921-1cbb4788b409

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## Summary

The Home Office awarded a contract for the "Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children (UASCs) Support Service," which focuses on providing impartial advice and guidance to young asylum seekers. This contract, valued at £5,834,000, falls under the welfare services for children and young people category. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract period set from 31 January 2022 to 31 January 2024. The service will be delivered at various locations, including the UK and European countries, with delivery addresses including postal code E15 1NS.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social services, counselling, and guidance, particularly those specialising in support for vulnerable children and young people. Companies with expertise in welfare services, administrative social services, and related areas would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The involvement of established organisations like the Refugee Council indicates that collaborations or partnerships may enhance the likelihood of success in future similar tenders.

## Notice

The Independent Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)Support Service will provide impartial and independent information, advice, guidance, and assistance to Service Users to help them understand and navigate the Asylum and Looked After Children's System effectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93861a1-34a7-41fa-89f7-b36916195424 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,834,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,834,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REFUGEE COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93861a1-34a7-41fa-89f7-b36916195424
- 4 Mar 2022 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d276cc1-7026-4bdb-b0cc-72e148d7f015
- 4 Mar 2022 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5c6f6d-678d-4247-a6e9-5055d889b8c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93861a1-34a7-41fa-89f7-b36916195424
  10th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d276cc1-7026-4bdb-b0cc-72e148d7f015
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f5c6f6d-678d-4247-a6e9-5055d889b8c2
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R4rN/uSw3Mh..0Wlt28x6BwpxjYIjj2lW19z1c81zkQEgmJ4
  Redacted PDF Contract

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