Tender

Cambridge City Council - Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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28 Jun 2018 at 07:54

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Jun 2018 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is currently seeking applications for the "Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service" aimed at providing essential support to asylum seekers and refugees in the region. This procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and has a total value of £50,000. The open procurement process allows for any interested parties to submit proposals until the deadline on 17th July 2018. The contract is set to commence on 25th September 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the delivery address specified in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community support services, social work, or those offering legal and accommodation assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise in providing tailored support for vulnerable populations. Companies equipped to deliver expertise in asylum and refugee services will find this opportunity especially relevant for expanding their client base and enhancing their community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Asylum Seeker and Refugee Service

Notice Description

To deliver a specialist advice service for asylum seekers and refugees in Cambridge. The service will provide effective information, support and advice. It will help to tackle economic and social marginalisation, assist with immigration status and help people to find accommodation. The Council commissioned a survey in the City to establish how many asylum seekers and refugees are in the city that fall outside the home office schemes and who are in need of the service described below. The survey indicated the need for a service that provides the following:- * Asylum Support information being made available * Help with access to the benefits system for people with entitlements * Improved awareness of health servies available * Information about the job market and volunteering opportunities * Providing specialist immigation and asylum seeking advice * Assist with making applications to the home office on behalf of clients applying for various visas/stays. Additional information: Link to ProContract advert for Expression of Interest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2cd182d9-5b79-e811-80ed-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ebdfb6a-bcfa-4e8d-be97-9a92a0cc9cd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb3726b-ff67-48d9-b131-08334c8fe1dd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
Adam Welch
Contact Email
adam.welch@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1223458177

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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