Tenders from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Get free alerts
Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandSector:
Health and social work servicesDeadline:
30 Sept 2029AI Summary
Kirklees Council seeks to procure an Electronic Market Place (EMP) designed to connect the council with providers capable of delivering support and integration services to vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees residing in the Kirklees area.
The EMP will facilitate access to a range of essential services categorized as community integration, specialist advice and support, cultural awareness training, health and well-being initiatives, and programs designed to assist individuals in pursuing education and employment opportunities. The contract is structured as a service agreement with an open procedure procurement method exceeding the established threshold.
The anticipated duration of the contract is five years, commencing on October 1st, 2024, and concluding on September 30th, 2029. The estimated annual value of the contract is £500,000, with funding secured through external grants and contracts provided by entities such as the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Home Office. Potential providers are required to demonstrate proven experience and capacity to effectively deliver the specified support services. Detailed requirements outlining these expectations are comprehensively outlined in the Specification (Schedule 2) and Conditions of Contract (Schedule 4 Appendix 2).
The EMP will facilitate access to a range of essential services categorized as community integration, specialist advice and support, cultural awareness training, health and well-being initiatives, and programs designed to assist individuals in pursuing education and employment opportunities. The contract is structured as a service agreement with an open procedure procurement method exceeding the established threshold.
The anticipated duration of the contract is five years, commencing on October 1st, 2024, and concluding on September 30th, 2029. The estimated annual value of the contract is £500,000, with funding secured through external grants and contracts provided by entities such as the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Home Office. Potential providers are required to demonstrate proven experience and capacity to effectively deliver the specified support services. Detailed requirements outlining these expectations are comprehensively outlined in the Specification (Schedule 2) and Conditions of Contract (Schedule 4 Appendix 2).
Description
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 (£500,000) 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
Contract is suitable for SMEs?: Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?: Yes
Links
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 (£500,000) 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
Contract is suitable for SMEs?: Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?: Yes
Links
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/84826/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=YORTENDER
- See link for bidding documents
Additional Text
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
Get instant alerts for new Health and social work services tenders in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Free email alerts — no account required.