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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

  1. 2024

    Tender notice published

    Tender Notice · 13:09

    View notice
  2. 2025

    Tender amendment

    Tender Notice · 12:36

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  3. Next

    2029

    Bids close

  4. 2029

    Contract starts

  5. 2029

    Contract ends

    0 years after it starts

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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.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

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

CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Kirklees Council is based in Kirklees. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
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
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Kirklees Council
Category
Services
Contact
Sarah Mitchell
Phone
01484221000
Address
Huddersfield, HD1 2TA · Yorkshire and The Humber · England
Call 01484221000
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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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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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