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Refugee Resettlement Support Contract - VEAT

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the awarding of a contract under a VEAT notice titled "Refugee Resettlement Support Contract - VEAT" within the Health and social work services industry. The contract, valued at £593,880 GBP, covers services to support refugee resettlement in Halton and is funded by the Home Office. Plus Dane Group, headquartered in Liverpool, has been awarded the contract which will run from 1st April 2025 through to 31st March 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension. These services aim to promote integration and alleviate pressures on local services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social services, especially those catering to vulnerable populations like refugees. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are particularly suited for this tender, as the procurement process encourages their participation. Businesses with expertise in community support, integration services, and case management for refugee populations are likely to find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Refugee Resettlement Support Contract - VEAT

Notice Description

This is a VEAT notice for the award of an additional contract of 24 months to the incumbent provider, with an option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period. Plus Dane Group are Home Office Grant Funded services for Refugees across a range of cohorts within Halton. These services are required in order to allow for continuation of support to our Refugee Resettlement community, in order to promote integration and reduce pressures on existing front line services where possible, in line with funding requirements set out by the home office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45df0d31-2652-4295-92d4-19f926ed64fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6936d97-95ab-4802-b59d-43bc09bd2301
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£593,880 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£593,880 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLUS DANE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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