--- title: "Legal Support to Address Immigration Needs of Children in Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f512fe97-099c-4cd8-861a-432a5a478d3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f512fe97-099c-4cd8-861a-432a5a478d3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f512fe97-099c-4cd8-861a-432a5a478d3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f512fe97-099c-4cd8-861a-432a5a478d3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET" published: "2021-02-24" --- # Legal Support to Address Immigration Needs of Children in Care Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f512fe97-099c-4cd8-861a-432a5a478d3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f512fe97-099c-4cd8-861a-432a5a478d3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f512fe97-099c-4cd8-861a-432a5a478d3e.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barnet is seeking bids for the tender titled "Legal Support to Address Immigration Needs of Children in Care." This procurement aims to provide specialist legal advice for children in care, addressing delays in resolving their immigration status, with a focus on equality and the unique needs of these young people. The tender falls under the legal services category and is currently in the active phase, with bids due by 23rd March 2021. The total contract value is £50,000, with a minimum requirement of £40,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 26th April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to apply. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those focused on children's rights and immigration law. Companies that can demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and a record of providing high-quality legal advisory services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on collaboration and partnership with the contracting authority further encourages businesses that have experience working with local authorities and delivering tailored support to children and young people in care. ## Notice The London Borough of Barnet's Family Services recognise the importance of high quality, specialist legal advice for our young people in care which focuses on their needs. We wish to address the delays experienced for many young people who are seeking to resolve their immigration status. The prolonged uncertainty in this area causes distress and anxiety for young people which can impact on their ability to reach their potential. The London Borough of Barnet seeking bids from a children's immigration specialist organisation to work in partnership with us to develop new ways to identify and resolve the immigration and citizenship needs of children and young people in local authority care. We are looking for a provider who can share our values, putting children and young people at the centre of their work and ensuring equality irrespective of nationality, 'race' gender, disability, religion or culture. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d49051-dea3-4b2c-8723-a4591da3a64a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET | | Locality | COLINDALE LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW9 4EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet | | Local authority | Barnet | | Electoral ward | Colindale North | | Westminster constituency | Hendon | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d49051-dea3-4b2c-8723-a4591da3a64a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d49051-dea3-4b2c-8723-a4591da3a64a 24th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB161457 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.barnetsourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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