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title: "Erasmus+ and ESC Residual Services and Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)"
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# Erasmus+ and ESC Residual Services and Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a95f

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## Summary

The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Services and Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5). This tender is classified under the services category, specifically administration services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers can submit their bids, having the opportunity to respond to either or both of the two lots detailed within the process. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 25 August 2021, with activities expected to continue until the end of the academic year 2023-2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative services, particularly those with experience in managing educational grants or immigration sponsorship processes. Companies that provide support services for educational programmes or those familiar with compliance and reporting for governmental contracts would be well-positioned to compete. The ability to form consortia might also enhance the prospects for smaller firms looking to participate in this tender, given the scale and complexity of the services required.

## Notice

Contract award for Lot 1 - Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Activity Services. Contract award for Lot 2 - Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5).

### Lot Information

Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Activity Services

Services under Lot 1 include but are not limited to: * Checks of grant beneficiaries, including compliance checks and assessments * Monitoring and support to beneficiaries * Interim and Final project report assessments and payments * Recovery of EU funds from beneficiaries and managing waivers * Financial management of relevant EU funds and payment requests * National Agency reporting for European Commission (e.g. Yearly Reports, Audit requirements) Additional information: II.2.5) Award criteria: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Options: There is a contract optional extension available. The Department may extend the Term of the Contract for up to 12 months.

Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)

Services under Lot 2 include but are not limited to: * Receive applications for Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) from the sending organisation or individuals who want to enter the United Kingdom under the provisions of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme. * Process CoS applications, assessing the migrant's documents and details about their address in the UK and duration of stay. * Issuing CoS to successful applicants in a timely fashion, where applicable, processing payment for CoS. * Fulfil necessary monitoring and reporting duties. * Comply with Home Office guidelines Additional information: II.2.5) Award criteria: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Options: There is a contract optional extension available. The Department may extend the Term of the Contract for up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002904-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £20,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,189,365 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH COUNCIL; ECORYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 75131000 - Government services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002904-2022
- 20 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017140-2021
- 22 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008686-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

## Provenance

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