Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-9c4f-73bc-89dd-de37bf94de46/unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-children-uasc-support-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) Open for bidsGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Support Services [Home Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/home-office) Estimated value £4,500,000 Published 12 Oct 2026 Deadline 5 days left 21 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Home Office (the Authority) has a statutory duty under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 to discharge its immigration and asylum functions having regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in the UK. This includes Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) who arrive in the UK and enter the immigration system without a parent or guardian. The Support Services for UASC ensure that their immediate needs are met upon arrival in Kent, or elsewhere, prior to entering the care of a local authority. Additionally, there is a need to ensure UASC have access to information and support to help them navigate the asylum process. The services will operate alongside, and in collaboration with the Authority and a range of other services and Authority suppliers, to enable the effective operation of the system to manage and support UASC. It is recognised that service users may require only one, or a combination of these services at any given time. Therefore, all services areas must be available, but would be delivered on an as-required basis, according to the needs of each individual case. The core service areas are: Service Area 1: Delivery of Services at Kent Intake Unit (KIU) Service Area 2: Delivery of Orientation Sessions ## CPV classification Administrative social servicesWelfare services for children and young peopleWelfare services not delivered through residential institutionsSocial work servicesSocial work services without accommodation Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096320-2026 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096320-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileHome Office: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/home-office)[SectorMore Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [Approved List for Supported Accommodation for Children and Young People East Sussex County Council 216 days left 21 May 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9e-1327-73fc-93b5-e430531c500f/approved-list-for-supported-accommodation-for-children-and-young-people)[CP2392-23 Adoption Support Fund Services (FPS) Devon County Council 410 days left 30 Nov 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba3-509b-7151-9b81-de83ba1002c8/cp2392-23-adoption-support-fund-services-fps)[Provision of Homeless Supported Accommodation, Outreach Tenancy Support and Housing First Services Falkirk Council 23 days left 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-8f1b-718d-ac57-4fe211f392e2/provision-of-homeless-supported-accommodation-outreach-tenancy-support-and-hous)