Erasmus+ and ESC Residual Services and Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)

A Contract Award Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£16M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
01 Feb 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

London

Geochart for 2 buyers and 2 suppliers

2 buyers

2 suppliers

Description

Contract award for Lot 1 - Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Activity Services. Contract award for Lot 2 - Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5).

Lot Division

1 Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Activity Services

Services under Lot 1 include but are not limited to: • Checks of grant beneficiaries, including compliance checks and assessments • Monitoring and support to beneficiaries • Interim and Final project report assessments and payments • Recovery of EU funds from beneficiaries and managing waivers • Financial management of relevant EU funds and payment requests • National Agency reporting for European Commission (e.g. Yearly Reports, Audit requirements)

2 Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)

Services under Lot 2 include but are not limited to: • Receive applications for Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) from the sending organisation or individuals who want to enter the United Kingdom under the provisions of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme. • Process CoS applications, assessing the migrant's documents and details about their address in the UK and duration of stay. • Issuing CoS to successful applicants in a timely fashion, where applicable, processing payment for CoS. • Fulfil necessary monitoring and reporting duties. • Comply with Home Office guidelines

Award Detail

1 British Council (London)
  • Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Residual Activity Services
  • Reference: project_5833 / itt_728
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £9,953,486
  • Subcontracting opportunities are expected.
2 Ecorys (Birmingham)
  • Temporary Worker Visa Sponsorship Services (Tier 5)
  • Reference: project_5833 / itt_729
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £6,235,879
  • Subcontracting opportunities are expected.

Renewal Options

There is a contract optional extension available. The Department may extend the Term of the Contract for up to 12 months.

Award Criteria

PRICE _

CPV Codes

  • 75100000 - Administration services
  • 75121000 - Administrative educational services
  • 75131000 - Government services

Indicators

  • Options are available.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

II.2.5) Award criteria: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Reference

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