Provision of the Facilitated Departure Service at Home Office Bridging Accommodation

The Authority is responsible for over 21,000 individuals who have been brought to the United Kingdom from Afghanistan. This includes British Nationals and their families, Afghan nationals who loyally served the UK as well as others identified as particularly at risk, such as campaigners for women's rights, human rights defenders, Chevening scholars, journalists, judges and members of the LGBT+ community. The Authority is currently providing temporary bridging accommodation for around 8,500 individuals resettling in the UK under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) or Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) schemes, whilst they await suitable settled accommodation. It is estimated that the Contract will be let by April/May 2023. It is anticipated the Authority shall require this Service for six (6) months with an option to extend if needed.