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Immigration legal advice and support for resettled refugees

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2021 at 07:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Immigration legal advice and support for resettled refugees," is led by Durham County Council within the legal services industry. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the tender has successfully reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31 December 2020. The contract has a value of £25,000 and is set to run from 1 January 2021 until 31 December 2023. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a negotiated procedure, and the tender period concluded on 30 December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal services and consultancy tailored for refugees and immigration matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on accessibility and support within the resettlement programme. Companies with expertise in providing legal advice, particularly in relation to immigration status and rights, will find this a fruitful avenue for growth as they can connect with refugee families in need of assistance.

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Notice Title

Immigration legal advice and support for resettled refugees

Notice Description

Durham County Council is participating in the Government's resettlement support programme, providing resettlement to refugee families within County Durham. Refugees supported under the programme arrive in the UK with 5 years Indefinite Leave to Remain, following which they must apply for status within the UK. As the scheme is now nearing the end of the first five years of support for the County's first arrivals, individuals will soon be required to apply for status in the UK, including access to specialist legal advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42806834-db57-47e4-a509-4cd0da86e8d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee95f2ff-3463-4ca1-9bf0-55e6aa434916
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH EAST LAW CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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