--- title: "Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435.json) ## Summary The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is undertaking a procurement process under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to establish an Electronic Market Place (EMP) for services aimed at assisting vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the Kirklees area. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Health and social work services, seeks providers capable of offering community integration, specialist advice, cultural awareness, health and well-being services, and support for employment opportunities. The EMP is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2029, with the initial submission deadline for Requests To Participate on 19th September 2024 at 13:00 hrs. The procurement method is open, with an estimated cumulative annual value of £500,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in social services and community support. Businesses with experience in aiding vulnerable populations can benefit from the stable, long-term contracts this EMP will offer. The Council's commitment to improving the integration and independence of asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees ensures ongoing demand for a wide range of support services. Companies specialising in health, employment support, cultural training, and community engagement are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to make a meaningful impact while securing substantial annual funding and long-term partnerships. ## Notice The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the "Council") is conducting this procurement exercise, in accordance with the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102), and intends to establish an Electronic Market Place ("EMP") with Providers with relevant experience and ability to assist vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. Vulnerable migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees face difficult practical situations or face barriers in accessing and engaging with services. Coming to a new place can be disorientating and confusing. We are looking for providers who can provide support and integration services to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants living in accommodation within the Kirklees area. We want to ensure those seeking protection will be supported and encouraged to become independent as soon as possible by developing local connections, networks and by enhancing the skills and strengths they bring to Kirklees. Therefore, the Council is seeking EMP Members who will be able to deliver work in any of the following types of areas (note this is not an exhaustive list) : * Community Integration * Specialist advice and support * Cultural awareness * Health and well being * Support to start to learn and move towards employment This EMP is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2024 for a period of five (5 years) to meet the requirements and demands of the Service. The estimated cumulative annual value for the Contracts potentially called off under this EMP is (PS500,000) per annum. Funding for this EMP is through a variety of external grants and contracts sources including (but not limited to The Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Home Office). Further details regarding the Services required are set out in the Specification (Schedule 2). and in the Conditions of Contract (Schedule 4 Appendix 2). The initial Submission Deadline for the receipt of Requests To Participate is 19th September 2024 at 13:00 hrs and will be annually thereafter, however the council reserves the right to evaluate when the need arises if further capacity is required. Please note this EMP is anticipated to run from 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029 Further Competitions will commence from the 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029 Additional information: Please note this EMP is for a period of 5 years 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029. Further Competitions will commence from the 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885e06ae-7459-43f9-9097-424121d380b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2029 - 2 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL | | Locality | HUDDERSFIELD | | Post town | Huddersfield | | Postcode | HD1 2TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees | | Local authority | Kirklees | | Electoral ward | Newsome | | Westminster constituency | Huddersfield | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 12:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885e06ae-7459-43f9-9097-424121d380b1 - 20 Aug 2024 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885e06ae-7459-43f9-9097-424121d380b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885e06ae-7459-43f9-9097-424121d380b1 11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/84826/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER See link for bidding documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.kirklees.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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