Lambeth Immigration Advice Service 2024-2026
Lambeth Immigration Advice Service 2024-2026 - now open for grant applications
Published 4 Dec 2024 by Theo Barwood
Lambeth Immigration Advice Service 2024-2026
The long-term economic impacts of Covid-19 on residents and current cost of living crisis is at the forefront of key priorities for the Council, with economic scarring likely to be long-term. Recognising the importance of access to immigration advice for residents experiencing immigration-related challenges, Lambeth Council is offering a grant award for 16 months of immigration-related advice, from 1 December 2024 through 31st March 2026.
While the Council aims to shift the balance of our advice provision towards prevention and early intervention, we know that unprecedented numbers of residents need help and support to manage existing and often complex issues. High-quality, professional immigration advice plays a key role in supporting residents resolve their immigration status, and with that address challenges of social and financial exclusion. It assists residents whose legal status is yet to be determined, to exercise their rights and understand their obligations. It also helps residents get the support they need to update or formalise their immigration status via transitions to an e-visa. As such, the provision of immigration advice is a critical factor in delivering key strategic outcomes from Lambeth 2030: Our Future, Our Borough of Making Lambeth a Place We Can All Call Home and improving the financial resilience of residents. Lambeth’s ambition is also to seek re-accreditation as a borough of sanctuary – as we continue to welcome people sanctuary seekers here.
Grant Application Process
The council is seeking interest from qualified and experienced organisations, or partnerships/consortia that can deliver high quality immigration services to residents of Lambeth, as outlined above.
To apply, submit your application by email with ‘Immigration Advice Service Grant Application’ in the subject line to [email protected].
Applications open on Weds, 04th December 2024 at noon (12pm) and close on Weds, 18th Dec 2024 noon (12pm). Late applications will not be accepted.
Click here to view the Service Spec, how to apply, application form, pricing schedule and scoring matrix.
Q: Will only organisations be successful in receiving a £80k grant for delivery of immigration advice across all three OISC levels meaning organisations that are not registered at OISC 2 and 3 need not apply?
A: We welcome joint applications from more than one provider in order to cover the levels required – it needs to be one application, but it can be more than one organisation.
Q: Are you able to expand on how you see the breakdown of the cases within the number of 970?
A: Baseline expectations are in line with overall Lambeth Advice Services and indicative of expected volumes. They are proportionate to funding- and advice levels.
Q: Could you clarify what you mean about notarisation at the third bullet point in 3a? Would this involve facilitating connection between the client and a Notary Public?
A: Answer pending.
Q: Is there any provision for questions and clarifications on the service spec.?
A: The Q&A document is available here, and will be updated regularly: https://be.lambeth.gov.uk/news/lambeth-immigration-advice-service-2024-2026