Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 February 2024
104. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will outline the terms of reference for the awarding of tender in the provision of accommodation for persons seeking international protection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9465/24]
View answerThe Bespoke Panel Agreement for the Provision of Accommodation Services and Related Services for Persons Seeking International Protection was published on 4th October 2022. The evaluation established two panels from which contracts are awarded based on:
a) singles and couples in settings with communal facilities, and
b) self-contained own door units for families.
Applicants must demonstrate an acceptable standard across a range of conditions including national standards for accommodation, centre management and staffing, and resident wellbeing.
The panel is active; inspections and the awarding of contracts are currently in progress. Based upon the tender responses, the RFT is expected to produce 2,677 bed spaces.
irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=225909&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE .
