Published date: 20 August 2024

Last edited date: 11 February 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 30 September 2029, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£2,500,000

Procurement reference

KMCAS-216

Published date

20 August 2024

Closing date

30 September 2029

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 October 2029

Contract end date

2 October 2029

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 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

More information

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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

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Mitchell

Address

Town Hall, Ramsden Street
HUDDERSFIELD
HD1 2TA
United Kingdom

Telephone

01484221000

Email

sarah.mitchell@kirklees.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kirklees.gov.uk