Open for bids· Closes 30 Sep 2029
Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Kirklees Council · Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber
Kirklees Council is inviting bids for this contract, a contract for other health and social care in Kirklees.
Source: Contracts Finder · published 11 Feb 2025 · details refreshed every 30 minutes
Key dates
2024
Tender notice published
Tender Notice · 13:09
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Tender amendment
Tender Notice · 12:36
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2029
Bids close
2029
Contract starts
2029
Contract ends
0 years after it starts
About this tender
In brief
Kirklees Council is inviting bids for this contract, a contract for other health and social care in Kirklees. The estimated value is £2,500,000, and the contract runs from 30 September 2029 to 2 October 2029 (0 years). Bids close on 30 September 2029.
It is run as an open procedure (above threshold), and the buyer marks it as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Published on Contracts Finder on 11 February 2025 as OCDS ID ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435.
Summary of the contracting process
The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is undertaking a procurement process under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to establish an Electronic Market Place (EMP) for services aimed at assisting vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the Kirklees area. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Health and social work services, seeks providers capable of offering community integration, specialist advice, cultural awareness, health and well-being services, and support for employment opportunities. The EMP is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and will run until 30th September 2029, with the initial submission deadline for Requests To Participate on 19th September 2024 at 13:00 hrs.
The procurement method is open, with an estimated cumulative annual value of £500,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in social services and community support. Businesses with experience in aiding vulnerable populations can benefit from the stable, long-term contracts this EMP will offer.
The Council's commitment to improving the integration and independence of asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees ensures ongoing demand for a wide range of support services. Companies specialising in health, employment support, cultural training, and community engagement are particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to make a meaningful impact while securing substantial annual funding and long-term partnerships.
The notice in full
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 (PS500,000) 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 Additional information: 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
Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Standard
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- 30 Sep 2029 to 2 Oct 2029 (0 years)
- Suitable for
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Procedure
- Notice type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement method
- Open
- Procedure
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Current stage
- Tender
- Stages so far
- Tender
- Published on
- Contracts Finder
Not stated in the notice: awardee scale.
Values
- Tender value
- £2,500,000
Not stated in the notice: lots value, awards value, contracts value.
Status
- Tender
- Active
Not stated in the notice: lots, awards, contracts.
References
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435
- CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Town
- Huddersfield
- Postcode
- HD1 2TA
- Electoral ward
- Newsome
- Constituency
- Huddersfield
- Delivery area
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Sub-region
- Calderdale and Kirklees
- Area
- West Yorkshire
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Kirklees Council
- Category
- Services
- Contact
- Sarah Mitchell
- Phone
- 01484221000
- Address
- Huddersfield, HD1 2TA · Yorkshire and The Humber · England
Documents and links
- Opportunity notice on Contracts Findercontractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/885e06ae-7459-43f9-9097…
- See link for bidding documentsuk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/84826/0/0
- OCDS record ocds-b5fd17-f2551af5-e90b-46f6-97da-d197faaa7435 (JSON)find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-b…
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline for the Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants… tender?
Bids must be submitted by 30 September 2029. The notice sets the exact time of day, so confirm it on the official notice and submit early: buyer portals normally stop accepting bids at the deadline.
How much is the Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants… contract worth?
The estimated value is £2,500,000. The contract runs from 30 September 2029 to 2 October 2029 (0 years).
Who is the buyer for Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants…?
Kirklees Council, based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber. The named contact is Sarah Mitchell, on 01484221000.
How do I bid for Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants…?
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