Published date: 14 February 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 1 May 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • General personnel services for the government - 75131100

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1,264,993.89

Procurement reference

tender_404018/1451965

Published date

14 February 2025

Closing date

1 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

5 May 2025

Contract end date

4 May 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Secretary of State for the Home Department as part of the Crown, acting through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) (the "Home Office"), has completed an Open Procurement Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and is awarding a contract for an independent advisory service to support Claimants of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

The Home Secretary announced in April 2019 the launch of the Windrush Compensation Scheme ("the Scheme"). It was announced as part of a suite of measures to right the wrongs suffered by those of the Windrush generation and their descendants who faced difficulties in demonstrating their Lawful Immigration Status.

In 2021, the end date for the Windrush Compensation Scheme was removed and the Scheme is expected to continue in the foreseeable future.

The Scheme Rules set out who is eligible to apply under the Scheme, what losses can be claimed for and how the Scheme operates. Further detailed information on the Compensation Scheme, including Scheme Rules, Claim Forms and associated Guidance on completing claim forms is available here:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/windrush-compensation-scheme

As part of this Scheme, the Buyer has appointed a Contractor to provide independent advisory services for those wishing to make a claim under the Scheme and support those who require additional support to complete the claim form and / or probate applications. This is an optional service that can be availed by Claimants but is not a requirement to submit their claims.

A three year contract term will commence on 5th May 2025, concluding on 4th May 2028. The Contracting Authority has the option to extend the contract by two further 12-month periods, at its discretion.

Award information

Awarded date

24 January 2025

Contract start date

5 May 2025

Contract end date

4 May 2028

Total value of contract

£1,264,993.89

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

WE ARE GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

Address

Friars House, Manor House Drive, Coventry, UK, CV1 2TE

Reference

Companies House number: 08018895

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Windrush Claims Assistance Procurement Team

Address

Home Office, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
England

Email

Lisa.Griffiths1@homeoffice.gov.uk