--- title: "Asylum Dispersal Grant" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e2a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e2a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e2a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e2a8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-17" --- # Asylum Dispersal Grant Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e2a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e2a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e2a8.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is inviting bids for the "Asylum Dispersal Grant" targeted at Voluntary & Community Organisations to provide services to asylum seekers in the Bradford area. The grant, valued at £150,000, aims to fund innovative projects, training for OISC Immigration Advisors, mental health services, advice services, and more. The deadline for submissions is 23rd August 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day, creating business opportunities for organizations interested in providing support services to asylum seekers. This procurement opportunity falls under the category of services and follows an open procedure. The contract period is set for 360 days, and the Council anticipates paying the Grant no earlier than 2nd October 2023. Businesses in the social services sector, especially those offering support services to asylum seekers and focusing on mental health and community engagement, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method allows for electronic and written submissions, and more details can be found here. ## Notice The Council is seeking Voluntary & Community Organisations to bid to deliver services to asylum seekers in the Bradford area. Please see below for some examples of the types of services we would be looking to fund. * Innovative projects that are user-led in planning, development and implementation * Training for OISC Immigration Advisors e.g. level 3 * Development officer that could assist VCS organisations - build capacity and bid for money. * Provide services and activities to build on positive mental health & resilience, prevent isolation & reduce the risk of boredom and anti-social behaviour. * Services that are available for advice and signposting on arrival and offer a drop-in service and/or support to make contact with Migrant Help if and when required. It is anticipated that the Grant will be paid from not before 2nd October 2023 This date is to be used as a guideline only and is subject to change. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is seeking Voluntary & Community Organisations to bid to deliver services to asylum seekers in the Bradford area. Please see below for some examples of the types of services we would be looking to fund. * Innovative projects that are user-led in planning, development and implementation * Training for OISC Immigration Advisors e.g. level 3 * Development officer that could assist VCS organisations - build capacity and bid for money. * Provide services and activities to build on positive mental health & resilience, prevent isolation & reduce the risk of boredom and anti-social behaviour. * Services that are available for advice and signposting on arrival and offer a drop-in service and/or support to make contact with Migrant Help if and when required. It is anticipated that the Grant will be paid from not before 2nd October 2023 This date is to be used as a guideline only and is subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020531-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85321000 - Administrative social services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2023 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020531-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=70763&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277 - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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