Scope
Reference
Project 19024
Description
Support services for Unaccompnied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) ensure that their immediate needs are met upon arrival in Kent, prior to entering the care of the local authority. Subsequent orientation sessions are designed to provide early stage information about the asylum process in the UK and other information relevant to a newly arrived child in the UK.
The Service operates alongside, and in collaboration with the Authority and a range of other services and Ssuppliers to enable the effective operation of the system to manage and support UASC.
The content of this Notice, including the estimated contract value and indicative contract timelines, is subject to change.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 3 months
Description of possible extension:
An optional 12 month extension to the contract is available.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 September 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Home Office eSourcing Portal, Jaggaer, is used for sourcing activities. Please follow the steps below to participate in this procurement:
1. Register on the Home Office Portal
If you have not already registered, this can be done online at:
https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
Please note that to register you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, and who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so.
2. Complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
This can be done online at:
https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/go/829546510199339B1C4A
3. Upload completed NDA
You will be required to download the NDA form, complete and sign, and upload to the Portal.
Once the above steps are completed, access to the ITT documents and Data Room of resources will be made available via the Portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Includes Social Value |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Includes implementation |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Home Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGC-6513-PQLZ
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government