Electronic Market Place for Kirklees Welcomes Assisting Vulnerable Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees

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    "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.\r\nVulnerable 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.\r\nWe 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.\r\nTherefore, 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) :\r\n\u2022\tCommunity Integration\r\n\u2022\tSpecialist advice and support\r\n\u2022\tCultural awareness\r\n\u2022\tHealth and well being\r\n\u2022\tSupport to start to learn and move towards employment\r\nThis 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.\r\nThe estimated cumulative annual value for the Contracts potentially called off under this EMP is (\u00a3500,000) per annum.\r\nFunding 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).\r\nFurther details regarding the Services required are set out in the Specification (Schedule 2). and in the Conditions of Contract (Schedule 4 Appendix 2).\r\n\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\nPlease note this EMP is anticipated to run from 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029\r\n \r\nFurther Competitions will commence from the 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029\r\n\r\nAdditional information: Please note this EMP is for a period of 5 years 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029.\r\nFurther Competitions will commence from the 1st October 2024 until 30th September 2029",
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