--- title: "Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4cfa1d0-346f-404d-9b9c-9321dcd623f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4cfa1d0-346f-404d-9b9c-9321dcd623f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4cfa1d0-346f-404d-9b9c-9321dcd623f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4cfa1d0-346f-404d-9b9c-9321dcd623f6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2017-07-27" --- # Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4cfa1d0-346f-404d-9b9c-9321dcd623f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4cfa1d0-346f-404d-9b9c-9321dcd623f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4cfa1d0-346f-404d-9b9c-9321dcd623f6.json) ## Summary The Home Office is planning to initiate the Asylum Accommodation and Support Services Contract, with a total budget of £600 million for the fiscal year 2019/2020. This contract, which is currently in the planning stage, aims to provide accommodation and support for asylum seekers in the UK under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2019 and conclude on 30th August 2024. Interested parties can find additional details in the planned procurement notices published on relevant platforms, with further communications expected by 7th November 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the accommodation and transport sectors, particularly those experienced in providing services to vulnerable populations. With a focus on initial and dispersal accommodation, as well as transport for asylum applicants, companies that offer property management, public transport services, or social support systems would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses looking to expand into government contracts or those aiming to enhance their corporate social responsibility initiatives may find this opportunity particularly appealing. ## Notice Under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, UKVI has an obligation to provide accommodation & support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. The service user support services will include the provision of: Accommodation Accommodation is provided to support asylum applicants and their dependents who would otherwise be destitute. Accommodation is to be provided by the service provider(s) covering a number of regions in the UK. Accommodation provision is through local authorities, private and other accommodation providers e.g. housing associations. Accommodation is paid for on the basis of usage only, with the provider taking the void risk. Three types of accommodation services required are: 1. Initial accommodation where a destitute asylum applicant and their dependents will reside before a decision is made on their support claim. 2. Dispersal accommodation where an asylum applicant's claim for asylum support has been approved, they and their dependents are moved to dispersal accommodation whilst their asylum claim and any subsequent appeal are processed. 3. Accommodation for failed asylum applicants and immigration detainees released on bail who may be eligible for support if there is a legitimate barrier to their removal. Transport Transport is provided for asylum applicants and their dependents during their asylum application process to ensure they arrive at required destinations for interview appointments. Service users needing accommodation are transported from the point of claim to the allocated site on the initial accommodation estate. Once a claim for support has been agreed the service users are transported from initial accommodation to the assigned dispersal address. Project Vision Asylum Accommodation and Support Contract aims to deliver a VfM and affordable accommodation and support system which effectively delivers the UK's statutory and international obligations to asylum seekers, supporting the operation of effective immigration controls. The system will ensure the safety and security of service users and their host communities. Services will be delivered as consistently & efficiently as possible at a level which is proportionate in comparison with the services offered to UK nationals: * Service users will experience an accessible and easy to navigate system, which delivers consistent and compassionate support. The system will protect the vulnerable, keep service users safe, orientate them to live in their communities and prepare them to act on the outcome of their asylum claim. * Providers will supply a service of which they are proud, securing a broad supply of accommodation and appropriate support services. The department will take practical steps to give them greater certainty on demand, with a sustainable balance of risk, an appropriate rate of return and scope for innovation in delivery. * Communities will feel involved in the support of destitute asylum seekers, working in partnership with UKVI. Additional information: The contract end date is to be confirmed in due course. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c48c77-6e89-4b77-9fac-65104453c74e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 27 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Nov 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60120000 - Taxi services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 98334000 - Wellness services - 98341000 - Accommodation services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2017 at 15:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c48c77-6e89-4b77-9fac-65104453c74e - 26 Jul 2017 at 15:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c48c77-6e89-4b77-9fac-65104453c74e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c48c77-6e89-4b77-9fac-65104453c74e 27th July 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:289909-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 OJEU Prior Information Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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