--- title: "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE - Provision of Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) - Provider Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efaf0a65-6cce-45a0-9a21-83bdc97e445e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efaf0a65-6cce-45a0-9a21-83bdc97e445e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efaf0a65-6cce-45a0-9a21-83bdc97e445e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efaf0a65-6cce-45a0-9a21-83bdc97e445e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-01" --- # PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE - Provision of Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) - Provider Engagement Event Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efaf0a65-6cce-45a0-9a21-83bdc97e445e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efaf0a65-6cce-45a0-9a21-83bdc97e445e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efaf0a65-6cce-45a0-9a21-83bdc97e445e.json) ## Summary Somerset County Council is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The provider engagement event titled "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE" will take place on 27th March 2018, from 1.30pm to 4pm in Taunton, UK. Organisations interested in participating should register by 23rd March 2018. This process is currently in the planning stage and aims to engage potential providers early on to discuss the future procurement model. This engagement event presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialised in accommodation and support services. Providers involved in social work services with accommodation will find this tender relevant, as Somerset County Council seeks collaborative discussions to refine their approach to supporting unaccompanied asylum seeking children. Participation in this event may position businesses advantageously for future contracting opportunities with the council. ## Notice **PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT EVENT** Somerset County Council (SCC) is holding a provider engagement event in relation to the provision of Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). SCC is seeking interest from organisations that would be interested in providing Accommodation and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The provider engagement event will take place on Tuesday 27th March 2018, from 1.30pm until 4pm in Taunton and will enable useful dialogue between SCC and interested organisations on the future model and aspects of the potential procurement. Organisations who attend this event will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in any formal procurement that may follow. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. Event Registration: please email peopleprocurement@somerset.gov.uk by 2pm on Friday 23rd March 2018 providing details of your organisation, name(s) of person(s) wishing to attend and contact email address(es), as well as any specific access requirements. Due to the venue size, we ask that no more than two representatives attend from each organisation. Details of the venue will be provided on registration. If you are unable to attend the event, the presentation(s) and information from the event will be available through the e-tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97962a0-06d6-4296-b7e9-e2f9fbd91c89 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 1 Mar 2018 at 11:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97962a0-06d6-4296-b7e9-e2f9fbd91c89 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97962a0-06d6-4296-b7e9-e2f9fbd91c89 1st March 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=239aa79c-b91b-e811-80ea-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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